Understanding the Genetic and Hereditary Basis of Atherosclerosis

Completed

Conditions studied: Atherosclerosis, Cardiovascular Diseases

In brief

Atherosclerosis is a condition that occurs when fatty deposits build up along the inner walls of arteries. New strategies are needed to prevent and treat atherosclerosis. The purpose of this study is to analyze the DNA of participants in two ongoing studies to identify genetic variations responsible for the development of atherosclerosis.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00344292

Run by

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

People needed

2763

Starts

2006-03-01

Expected to finish

2012-02-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-11-08

Who can join

Age: 15 and older, up to 34. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Participant in PDAY or MESA

Where it is running

• Cedars-Sinai Health System — Los Angeles, California, United States
• Louisiana State University — New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
• The University of Texas — Houston, Texas, United States
• University of Washington — Seattle, Washington, United States

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