Search / Trial NCT00000545

PATHWAYS--FULL SCALE STUDY

Launched by NATIONAL HEART, LUNG, AND BLOOD INSTITUTE (NHLBI) · Oct 27, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of October 18, 2024

Completed

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Description

BACKGROUND: The American Indian population, including American Indians and Alaska Natives, totals nearly 1.5 million from over 500 tribes and nearly 300 reservations and Alaska Native villages. Earlier in this century, heart disease was rarely noted in American Indians, but in the past decade, cardiovascular disease has become the leading cause of death in American Indians. Several factors may be responsible for this increase: a decreasing incidence of infectious disease, an increasing incidence of diabetes mellitus, and an increasing incidence of obesity. Previous research on non-Indian p...

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Cohort of pre-adolescent American Indian boys and girls followed in grades 3-5.

About National Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute (Nhlbi)

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is a leading component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), dedicated to advancing research and clinical trials focused on cardiovascular, pulmonary, and hematologic diseases. With a mission to improve public health through innovative research, the NHLBI supports a wide range of studies aimed at understanding, preventing, and treating heart and lung conditions. By collaborating with academic institutions, healthcare providers, and patient communities, the NHLBI strives to translate scientific discoveries into effective clinical practices, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for individuals affected by these critical health issues.

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