Family Research Study: Metabolism of Fats and Proteins in Specific Ethnic Groups
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Purpose
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.
| Condition |
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Healthy Heart Disease |
| Study Type: | Observational |
| Study Design: | Observational Model: Family-Based Time Perspective: Cross-Sectional |
| Official Title: | Regulation of Lipoprotein(a) Metabolism in Humans With Reference to Ethnicity |
- Genetic variation of Lp(a) levels in each group [ Time Frame: five years ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Biospecimen Retention: Samples With DNA
plasma, DNA, white blood cell
| Estimated Enrollment: | 800 |
| Study Start Date: | February 2009 |
| Estimated Study Completion Date: | December 2015 |
| Estimated Primary Completion Date: | March 2011 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
| Groups/Cohorts |
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| African American Families |
| Caucasian Families |
Detailed Description:
During the study visit the research staff will ask about the medical history, perform a brief physical exam, and draw approximately 4 teaspoons of blood of each family member.
Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 6 Years and older |
| Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | Yes |
| Sampling Method: | Non-Probability Sample |
We are recruiting 100 African American and 100 Caucasian families. The families that will be recruited will have two natural parents and two natural offspring.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Of Caucasian or African descent
- Families must have 2 natural/biological parents and 2 natural/biological offspring
- 6 years old or older
Exclusion Criteria:
- Races other than African American or Caucasian
- Families without 2 natural/biological parents and 2 natural/biological offspring
- younger that 6 years old
Contacts and Locations| Contact: Tina Tran | 916-703-9127 |
| United States, California | |
| UC Davis CTSC Clinical Research Center (CCRC) at Veterans Affair Medical Center | Recruiting |
| Mather, California, United States, 95655 | |
| Principal Investigator: | Lars Berglund, M.D., Ph.D. | University of California, Davis |
More Information
Additional Information:
No publications provided
| Responsible Party: | Lars Berglund, M.D., Ph.D., University of California, Davis |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00853775 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: | 200816533-2, 2R01HL062705-05A2 |
| Study First Received: | February 25, 2009 |
| Last Updated: | February 1, 2010 |
| Health Authority: | United States: Institutional Review Board |
Keywords provided by University of California, Davis:
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heart disease cardiovascular disease lipoproteins lipoprotein(a) Lp(a) |
apolipoprotein(a) apo(a) fats proteins metabolism |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Heart Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases |
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on May 21, 2013