Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Chinese American Immigrants

Completed

• Conditions: Diabetes Mellitus; Cardiovascular Diseases; Metabolic Syndrome X; Hypertension

• Registration Number: NCT00362128
• Lead Sponsor: Albert Einstein College of Medicine

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.

Detailed Description

CVD includes diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels. The underlying cause of CVD is atherosclerosis, in which fatty plaques develop on the inner walls of arteries. There are many risk factors for CVD, including inflammation, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and obesity. Research has shown that CVD mortality rates differ greatly between Chinese immigrants living in NYC and individuals living in China. Because of this difference, it is important to understand the impact of immigration and acculturation on health habits and psychosocial factors, which may influence the development of CVD. This study will gather information from Chinese immigrants in NYC to identify the impact of immigration and acculturation on behavior and CVD risk factors. In addition, results from this study may provide insight into the CVD risk patterns in other immigrant groups.

This study will enroll Chinese immigrants living in NYC. Participants will attend one study visit and will complete questionnaires to assess their health habits (diet, physical activity, and smoking), stress levels, and socioeconomic status. Participants will also undergo a physical examination and blood collection.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2006-08-08
• Study First Submitted QC: 2006-08-08
• Study First Posted: 2006-08-09
• Study Start: 2007-01
• Primary Completion: 2009-07
• Study Completion: 2009-10
• Results First Submitted: 2015-07-06
• Results First Submitted QC: 2015-08-05
• Results First Posted: 2015-09-04
• Status Verified: 2020-01
• Last Update Submitted: 2020-01-07
• Last Update Posted: 2020-01-21

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 2072

Inclusion Criteria

• Chinese immigrant
• Currently residing in NYC

Exclusion Criteria

• Under 18 years of age
• Not of Chinese dissent
• Born outside mainland China

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Number of Participants With Hypertension	4 years	Systolic BP above 129 or Diastolic BP above 79.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

New York Downtown Hospital; 🇺🇸 New York, New York, United States