Evaluating the Relationship Between Inflammation, Genetics, and Stress in the Development of High Blood Pressure

Completed

Conditions studied: Hypertension

In brief

High blood pressure affects nearly one third of all individuals in the United States. If left untreated, it can lead to stroke, heart failure, heart attack, kidney failure, or blindness. For many people, the exact cause of high blood pressure is unknown, but it is believed that both genetic and environmental factors contribute to the development of the condition. The purpose of this study is to examine the importance of genetics, inflammation, and stress on the development of high blood pressure.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00384241

Run by

Augusta University

People needed

1099

Starts

2006-08-01

Expected to finish

2009-07-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-06-03

Who can join

Age: 15 and older, up to 19. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Participated in two previous NIH funded studies HL073260, HL077230
• Biological parents willing to participate in the study
• African American or European origins

You may not qualify if…

• Non-biological parents

Where it is running

• Medical College of Georgia, Georgia Regents University — Augusta, Georgia, United States

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