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A Study on Intima Media Thickness (IMT) in Middle-aged Subjects

NCT00784264 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 200

Last updated 2010-01-12

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Summary

This is an observational study to measure the thickness of artery walls in the neck (intima media thickness IMT) by ultrasound examination in middle-aged subjects with central obesity. The purpose of this study is to obtain local data how common asymptomatic atherosclerosis is, and to investigate the association between Cardiovascular Disease risk factors and intima media thickness (IMT) in the Hong Kong population. Results from this study may enhance the public awareness of asymptomatic atherosclerosis and understand its role in the development of Cardiovascular Disease in Hong Kong.

Conditions

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Karen Yuen · AstraZeneca Hong Kong Ltd

  • Chun chung Chow, MD · Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong

Eligibility

Min Age
45 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2008-10-31
Completion
2009-06-30

Countries

  • Hong Kong

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