CompletedNot Applicable

Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Chinese American Immigrants

United States2,072 participantsStarted 2007-01

Plain-language summary

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.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Chinese immigrant * Currently residing in NYC Exclusion Criteria: * Under 18 years of age * Not of Chinese dissent * Born outside mainland China

What they're measuring

Number of Participants With Hypertension

Timeframe: 4 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00362128

SponsorAlbert Einstein College of Medicine

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2009-07

Results submitted2015-07-06

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