Inflammatory Profiles of Children at High Risk for Atherosclerosis

Completed

Conditions studied: Cardiovascular Disease, Metabolic Syndrome X, Hypercholesterolemia, Inflammation

In brief

The purpose of this study is to evaluate levels of inflammatory mediators in children at risk for cardiovascular disease due to family history. We are measuring inflammatory markers in two groups of children and their parents: children with a family history of early atherosclerotic heart disease (cases), and healthy children without such a family history (controls). The design is a cross-sectional study, gathering a fasting blood sample and clinical and behavioral data on children and a parent.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00115232

Run by

Boston Children's Hospital

People needed

300

Starts

2004-07-01

Expected to finish

2007-03-01

Last updated by the study team

2008-01-16

Who can join

Age: 8 and older, up to 21. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age 8-21 years
• Parent able to participate
• Fasting state
• Live locally

You may not qualify if…

• Taking medication that may alter cholesterol levels or inflammatory state
• Past or present inflammatory illnesses

Where it is running

• Children's Hospital Boston — Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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