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NCT02205021 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Neck Fat Accumulation and Its Relationship to Cardiovascular Risk and Metabolic Syndrome
A clinical trial, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
- Completed
- Registry status
- 303
- Enrollment target
NCT02205021: Completed study, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
NCT02205021 is a clinical trial that has completed, run by Massachusetts General Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 303 participants. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02205021 has completed, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 303 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Accumulation of fat in the neck using tape measures has been linked to increased cardiovascular risk. The investigators' hypothesis is that detailed measures of neck fat using computed tomography will show that specific fat compartments in the neck contribute differently to cardiovascular risk.
Interventions
- OTHER No intervention
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 303 participants |
| Start Date | 2014-01 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02205021
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02205021 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 303 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 2,032 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which No intervention is the first listed.
NCT02205021 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02205021 about?
NCT02205021 is a clinical study titled "Neck Fat Accumulation and Its Relationship to Cardiovascular Risk and Metabolic Syndrome". Accumulation of fat in the neck using tape measures has been linked to increased cardiovascular risk. The investigators' hypothesis is that detailed measures of neck fat using computed tomography will show that specific fat compartments in the neck contribute differently to cardiovascular risk.
What is the current status of trial NCT02205021?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 303 participants. The study started on 2014-01.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02205021?
The interventions under investigation include: No intervention (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02205021?
This trial is sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 2,032 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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