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NCT00001853 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Diabetes and Heart Disease Risk in Blacks
A clinical trial of Obesity and Hypertension, sponsored by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- 2,000
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT00001853: Recruiting study of Obesity and Hypertension, sponsored by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).
NCT00001853 is a study of Obesity and Hypertension that is actively recruiting participants, run by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). The registered enrollment target is 2,000 participants, above the 817-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (145% higher). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT00001853, a study of Obesity and Hypertension, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- 2,000 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
It is unknown if obesity contributes to the development of heart disease in African American men and women. This study was created to determine whether there is a relationship between sex and body size and the incidence of heart disease in African American men and women. Researchers will attempt to associate obesity with the presence of heart disease risk factors. Risk factors that will be studied include; total body fat, body fat distribution, fat content of the blood (triglyceride concentration, low density lipoproteins \[LDL\], and high density lipoproteins \[HDL\]), how fast fat is removed from the blood, and how well insulin works in the body. Scientific studies have shown that obesity and increased levels of fat content in the blood are important risk factors for heart disease in Caucasian women. However, similar studies in African American women have failed to show the same correlation. In fact, it appears that African American women in all three body weight groupings, nonobese, overweight, and obese experience high death rates due to heart disease. In addition, prior research has shown that obese African American men tend to have elevated levels of fat in the blood while African American women have normal blood fat levels. Therefore, if high levels of triglycerides (fat found in the blood) are not seen in non-diabetic obese African American women, it cannot be considered a risk factor in this population. This suggests that studies conducted on Caucasian women may not provide insight into heart disease risk factors in African American women. The study will take 2000 healthy non-diabetic African American men and women (ages 18-70) and body mass index 3 subgroups; nonobese, overweight and obese. Diabetes undeniably increases the risk of heart disease. Therefore patients suffering from diabetes will not be included in the study. Candidates for the study will undergo a series of tests and examinations over 2 outpatient visits. Subjects will have body fat analy
Primary Outcome
Glucose Tolerance Status Lipid Profile Sickle Cell Trait Status Glucose 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase Activity
Conditions Studied
Study Locations (1)
Maryland
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center - Bethesda
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 2,000 participants |
| Start Date | 1998-10-21 |
What NCT00001853 shows while recruiting
NCT00001853 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. Its 2,000 participants enrollment target places it among the larger protocols in the corpus, above the 817-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (145% higher).
The record links to 4 conditions, with Obesity appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 0 interventions.
NCT00001853 reports a single indexed study location in Maryland.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00001853 about?
NCT00001853 is a clinical study titled "Diabetes and Heart Disease Risk in Blacks". It is unknown if obesity contributes to the development of heart disease in African American men and women. This study was created to determine whether there is a relationship between sex and body size and the incidence of heart disease in African American men and women. Researchers will attempt to...
What is the current status of trial NCT00001853?
This trial is currently recruiting. The enrollment target is 2,000 participants. The study started on 1998-10-21.
What conditions does trial NCT00001853 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Obesity, Hypertension, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00001853?
This trial is sponsored by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), which has 490 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT00001853 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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