Mediators of Atherosclerosis in South Asians Living in America (MASALA) Social Network Study
- Conditions
- Atherosclerosis
- Registration Number
- NCT02268513
- Lead Sponsor
- Northwestern University
- Brief Summary
It has been argued that social relationships are important to health and well-being. This study will investigate links between social networks and cardiovascular disease risk factors in South Asians, the second fastest growing ethnic group in the US and one with disparate rates of coronary heart disease. Identifying and understanding the links between social networks and cardiovascular disease is key to the development and testing of family- and community-level prevention interventions for minorities.
- Detailed Description
This study will use mixed-methods to investigate links between social networks and cardiovascular disease risk factors in South Asians, the second fastest growing ethnic group in the US and one with disparate rates of coronary heart disease. Identifying and understanding the links between social networks and cardiovascular disease is key to the development and testing of family- and community-level prevention interventions for minorities.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 775
Participants enrolled in the Mediators of Atherosclerosis in South Asians Living in America (MASALA) study.
People not enrolled in the Mediators of Atherosclerosis in South Asians Living in America (MASALA) study.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Number of MASALA participants with high kin density Two years
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (2)
University of California at San Francisco
🇺🇸San Francisco, California, United States
Northwestern University
🇺🇸Chicago, Illinois, United States