Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Chinese American Immigrants
CHA-CHA
Chinese American Cardiovascular Health Assessment CHA-CHA
2 other identifiers
observational
2,072
1 country
1
Brief 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. This study will evaluate the effect that acculturation has on health habits and CVD risk factors in Chinese immigrants living in NYC.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P75+ for all trials
Started Jan 2007
Typical duration for all trials
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
Trial Relationships
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
August 8, 2006
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
August 9, 2006
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
January 1, 2007
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
July 1, 2009
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
October 1, 2009
CompletedResults Posted
Study results publicly available
September 4, 2015
CompletedJanuary 21, 2020
January 1, 2020
2.5 years
August 8, 2006
July 6, 2015
January 7, 2020
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Number of Participants With Hypertension
Systolic BP above 129 or Diastolic BP above 79.
4 years
Eligibility Criteria
Community sample from Chinatown region of NYC.
You may qualify if:
- Chinese immigrant
- Currently residing in NYC
You may not qualify if:
- Under 18 years of age
- Not of Chinese dissent
- Born outside mainland China
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
New York Downtown Hospital
New York, New York, 10038, United States
Related Publications (1)
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.
PMID: 24288021DERIVED
Biospecimen
Biospecimens are being analyzed to evaluate the relationship between biomarker, behaviors and sociodemographic variables. Stored specimens will permit future analysis that may involve genetic variables related to biomarker findings.
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Results Point of Contact
- Title
- Judith Wylie-Rosett
- Organization
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Judith Wylie-Rosett, EdD
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Publication Agreements
- PI is Sponsor Employee
- No
- Restrictive Agreement
- No
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- ECOLOGIC OR COMMUNITY
- Time Perspective
- CROSS SECTIONAL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Principal Investigator
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
August 8, 2006
First Posted
August 9, 2006
Study Start
January 1, 2007
Primary Completion
July 1, 2009
Study Completion
October 1, 2009
Last Updated
January 21, 2020
Results First Posted
September 4, 2015
Record last verified: 2020-01