Family Research Study: Metabolism of Fats and Proteins in Specific Ethnic Groups

Completed

Conditions studied: Healthy, Heart Disease

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine whether lipoprotein(a), also called Lp(a), is a risk factor for cardiovascular (heart) disease. Lipoproteins are tiny particles that circulate in the blood. They contain cholesterol, fat, and protein in varying amounts depending on the body's need. Higher levels of lipoproteins in the blood can cause an increased risk of heart disease. The investigators believe that by studying the Lp(a) lipoprotein in Caucasians and African Americans, the investigators can assess for genetic variation factors related to cardiovascular (heart) disease. The investigators will be looking at 100 African-American families and 100 Caucasian families to confirm whether a higher Lp(a) level is an indicator of a higher risk for heart disease.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00853775

Run by

University of California, Davis

People needed

325

Starts

2009-02-01

Expected to finish

2012-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-05-30

Who can join

Age: 6 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Of Caucasian or African descent
• Families must have 2 natural/biological parents and 2 natural/biological offspring
• 6 years old or older

You may not qualify if…

• Races other than African American or Caucasian
• Families without 2 natural/biological parents and 2 natural/biological offspring
• younger that 6 years old

Where it is running

• UC Davis CTSC Clinical Research Center (CCRC) at Veterans Affair Medical Center — Mather, California, United States

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