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DNA Methylation and Hydroxymethylation Levels in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease

Completed
Conditions
Coronary Heart Disease
Registration Number
NCT03462277
Lead Sponsor
Chongqing Medical University
Brief Summary

The purpose of this trial is to investigate the relationship between DNA methylation and hydroxymethylation and the expression of DNMTs, TET family gene and the degree of coronary heart disease.

Detailed Description

1. To determine the levels of DNA methylation and hydroxymethylation with coronary heart disease.

2. To investigate the relationship between DNA methylation and hydroxymethylation and the degree of coronary atherosclerosis.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
200
Inclusion Criteria

Male and Female. Patients older than 65 years old who are willing to participate in the study. CHD patients was defined as at least one lesion in a coronary artery or branches in coronary angiograms. Control group was defined as people with negative findings in coronary angiograms.

Exclusion Criteria

Patients with concurrent infection or any documented inflammatory illness, such as arthritis or connective tissue diseases, or any other malignancy. Patients with a history of cardiomyopathy. Pregnant women. Severe hepatic dysfunction or End-stage renal failure. Uncontrolled hypertension.

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
DNA Methylation and Hydroxymethylation Levels1 month

Collection of blood samples and measuring the samples by PCR and ELISA

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University

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Chongqing, China

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