Center for the Study of Vascular Disease in Hispanic and Native Americans
Overview
This is a working registry of a longitudinal cohort of Hispanics, Native Americans, and non-Hispanic whites (as controls) for tracking of vascular disease endpoints. Blood samples collected for ongoing pilot projects as well as specimen banking. Pilot studies are observational and involve risk measures for stroke, atherosclerosis, and vascular inflammatory responses. Questionnaires on demographics, risk factors, and vascular disease history are performed. No interventions proposed as yet.
Study Type
- Study Type: Observational
Participating in This Clinical Trial
Hispanics and Native Americans are oversampled, but non-Hispanic whites will be included for comparison purposes. No other exclusion criteria.
Gender Eligibility: All
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: N/A
Are Healthy Volunteers Accepted: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Investigator Details
- Lead Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
- Overall Official(s)
- Peter Reaven, M.D., ,
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