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Multiple Risk Factor Intervention Trial for the Prevention of Coronary Heart Disease (MRFIT)

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA · Oct 27, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of December 08, 2024

Completed

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ClinConnect Summary

BACKGROUND:

Research findings from prospective epidemiological studies in a number of populations in the United States over the past 40 years have convincingly established that elevated blood cholesterol, elevated blood pressure, and cigarette smoking are risk factors associated with accelerated development of myocardial infarction, sudden death, and death from coronary heart disease. These are not the only risk factors associated with premature development of CHD, but these factors are modifiable and provide a strong expectation that a reduction of these factors should have a beneficial r...

Gender

MALE

Eligibility criteria

  • Men, ages 35-57. One or more of three risk factors--hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and cigarette smoking.
  • Free from coronary heart disease.

Trial Officials

Marcus Kjelsberg

University of Minnesota

About University Of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota is a leading academic institution renowned for its commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative research and clinical trials. With a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, the university leverages its extensive resources and expertise to conduct cutting-edge studies aimed at improving patient outcomes and addressing critical health challenges. Its robust clinical trial program emphasizes ethical standards, patient safety, and scientific rigor, contributing to the development of novel therapies and interventions that enhance medical practice and public health.

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