Temple Registry for the Investigation of African American Gastrointestinal Disease Epidemiology

Completed

Conditions studied: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Functional Bowel Disorders

In brief

DESCRIPTION: Minimal data exists on the prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease in minority populations. Specific objectives of this K24 research project are to: (1) Provide an estimate of the prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease in an urban, African American population; (2) Determine whether specific risk factors including diet, tobacco use, physical activity, and psychosocial stress are important in the targeted population. We will also measure height, weight, and waist/hip circumference to determine the impact of central obesity on reflux. PUBLIC HEALTH RELEVANCE: This research will help doctors to understand the frequency and risks for esophageal reflux disease (heartburn) in African Americans.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01262755

Run by

Temple University

People needed

450

Starts

2010-04-01

Expected to finish

2015-01-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-05-04

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• age over 18
• self-described African American or Caucasian
• lived in zip code for > 3 years

You may not qualify if…

• newly arrived to zip code
• unable to provide proof of address
• unwilling to come to temple to complete interview

Where it is running

• Temple University Hospital — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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