Girls Health Enrichment Multi-Site Studies (GEMS)
Launched by STANFORD UNIVERSITY · Oct 27, 1999
Trial Information
Current as of May 09, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
BACKGROUND:
The high prevalence of obesity in Black women may be a contributing factor to their higher mortality from cardiovascular disease and higher prevalence of diabetes and hypertension compared with white and Hispanic women. Although Hispanic women also exhibit high prevalence of obesity, mortality from heart disease is less than for Black or white women and mortality from diabetes is less than for Black women.
The increased prevalence of obesity in Black females is present during childhood, and the prevalence of obesity is increasing faster in Black girls than in white girls. Rece...
Gender
FEMALE
Eligibility criteria
- • African-American girls, age 8-10 years.
About Stanford University
Stanford University is a prestigious academic institution renowned for its cutting-edge research and innovation in healthcare and medicine. As a clinical trial sponsor, Stanford leverages its extensive resources, including a collaborative network of world-class researchers and state-of-the-art facilities, to advance medical knowledge and improve patient care. The university is committed to conducting rigorous, ethical research that adheres to the highest standards of scientific integrity, fostering an environment where groundbreaking discoveries can translate into effective clinical applications. Through its clinical trials, Stanford aims to address critical health challenges and contribute to the development of novel therapies and treatment strategies.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Tom Baronowski
Baylor College of Medicine
Robert Klesges
University of Memphis
Thomas Robinson
Stanford University
James Rochon
George Washington University
Mary Story
University of Minnesota
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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