NCT00783497

Brief Summary

High blood pressure is a common health problem among people in the United States. This study will examine the ways that stress and ethnicity play a role in the development of high blood pressure.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
203

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2005

Longer than P75 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 1, 2005

Completed
3.1 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 30, 2008

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 31, 2008

Completed
1.8 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 1, 2010

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2010

Completed
Last Updated

December 17, 2015

Status Verified

December 1, 2015

Enrollment Period

4.9 years

First QC Date

October 30, 2008

Last Update Submit

December 16, 2015

Conditions

Hypertension

Keywords

High Blood PressureStress

Study Arms (2)

1

Caucasian Americans

2

African Americans

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 50 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Community sample in the San Diego, California metropolitan area

You may qualify if:

  • Self-identifies as African American or Caucasian
  • Weighs 85% to 150% of ideal weight (approximate BMI of 17.5 to 30)
  • In good physical health

You may not qualify if:

  • Blood pressure greater than 180/110 mm Hg at any point in the past
  • Currently works less than half-time
  • Currently is employed doing shift work
  • Currently takes prescription medication, other than anti-hypertensive medication
  • Currently smokes

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University of California, San Diego

San Diego, California, 92103, United States

Location

Biospecimen

Retention: SAMPLES WITH DNA

Serum, urine

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Hypertension

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Vascular DiseasesCardiovascular Diseases

Study Officials

  • Joel E. Dimsdale, MD

    University of California, San Diego

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
CASE CONTROL
Time Perspective
CROSS SECTIONAL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Emeritus Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 30, 2008

First Posted

October 31, 2008

Study Start

October 1, 2005

Primary Completion

September 1, 2010

Study Completion

December 1, 2010

Last Updated

December 17, 2015

Record last verified: 2015-12

Locations

US(1)