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Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Chinese American Immigrants

The recruitment status of this study is unknown because the information has not been verified recently.
Verified July 2009 by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).
Recruitment status was  Active, not recruiting
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Information provided by:
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00362128
First received: August 8, 2006
Last updated: July 10, 2009
Last verified: July 2009
History of Changes

August 8, 2006
July 10, 2009
January 2007
July 2009   (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
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Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Chinese American Immigrants
Chinese American Cardiovascular Health Assessment CHA-CHA

The Chinese population is currently the fastest growing ethnic group in New York City (NYC). Research has shown that Chinese immigrants living in NYC have higher rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD) than individuals in China. This study will evaluate the effect that acculturation has on health habits and CVD risk factors in Chinese immigrants living in NYC.

CVD includes diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels. The underlying cause of CVD is atherosclerosis, in which fatty plaques develop on the inner walls of arteries. There are many risk factors for CVD, including inflammation, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and obesity. Research has shown that CVD mortality rates differ greatly between Chinese immigrants living in NYC and individuals living in China. Because of this difference, it is important to understand the impact of immigration and acculturation on health habits and psychosocial factors, which may influence the development of CVD. This study will gather information from Chinese immigrants in NYC to identify the impact of immigration and acculturation on behavior and CVD risk factors. In addition, results from this study may provide insight into the CVD risk patterns in other immigrant groups.

This study will enroll Chinese immigrants living in NYC. Participants will attend one study visit and will complete questionnaires to assess their health habits (diet, physical activity, and smoking), stress levels, and socioeconomic status. Participants will also undergo a physical examination and blood collection.
Observational
Observational Model: Ecologic or Community
Time Perspective: Cross-Sectional
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Retention:   Samples With DNA
Description:

Biospecimens are being analyzed to evaluate the relationship between biomarker, behaviors and sociodemographic variables. Stored specimens will permit future analysis that may involve genetic variables related to biomarker findings.
Non-Probability Sample

Community sample from Chinatown region of NYC.
  • Hypertension
  • Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Metabolic Syndrome X
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*   Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number) in Medline.
 
Active, not recruiting
2000
October 2009
July 2009   (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Chinese immigrant
  • Currently residing in NYC
Both
18 Years and older
Yes
Contact information is only displayed when the study is recruiting subjects
United States
 
NCT00362128
1338, HL077809-01
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Judith Wylie-Rosett, Yeshiva University - Albert Einstein College of Medicine
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
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Principal Investigator: Judith Wylie-Rosett, EdD Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
July 2009

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