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HypertensionCHA-CHANCT00362128

Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Chinese American Immigrants

An observational study of Hypertension and Cardiovascular Diseases, run by Albert Einstein College of Medicine at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial 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. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
How many people
2,072 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Jan 2007to Oct 2009
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Community sample from Chinatown region of NYC.

Who may be able to join

  • Chinese immigrant
  • Currently residing in NYC

Who cannot join

  • Under 18 years of age
  • Not of Chinese dissent
  • Born outside mainland China

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • New York Downtown Hospital

    New York, New York, 10038

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About this study

Official title: 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.

Read the detailed description

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.

Keywords
Blood Pressure, High, Obesity, Tobacco Use Disorder
Medical subject headings
Hypertension, Cardiovascular Diseases, Diabetes Mellitus, Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Tobacco Use Disorder

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Number of Participants With Hypertension

    Systolic BP above 129 or Diastolic BP above 79.

    Measured: 4 years

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted9 Aug 2006 (estimated)
  2. Study startJan 2007
  3. Primary completionJul 2009
  4. Study completionOct 2009

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Ecologic or community
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
2,072 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00362128
Sponsor's protocol ID
2005-400
Other IDs
R01HL077809
Acronym
CHA-CHA
Status last verified
Jan 2020
First submitted
8 Aug 2006
Last updated
21 Jan 2020
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Lee YS, Suchday S, Wylie-Rosett J. Social support and networks: cardiovascular responses following recall on immigration stress among Chinese Americans. J Immigr Minor Health. 2015 Apr;17(2):543-52. doi: 10.1007/s10903-013-9955-9.

    PubMed 24288021

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Hypertension and Cardiovascular Diseases, run by Albert Einstein College of Medicine at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 21 Jan 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 4 Sep 2015). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Number of Participants With Hypertension (time frame: 4 years). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00362128, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 21 Jan 2020.

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