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Girls Health Enrichment Multi-Site Studies (GEMS)

Launched by STANFORD UNIVERSITY · Oct 27, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of December 26, 2024

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.

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

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.

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