Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Chinese American Immigrants

NCT ID: NCT00362128

Last Updated: 2020-01-21

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: COMPLETED
• Total Enrollment: 2072 participants
• Study Classification: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2007-01-31
• Study Completion Date: 2009-10-31

Brief Summary

The Chinese population is currently the fastest growing ethnic group in New York City (NYC). Research has shown that Chinese immigrants living in NYC have higher rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD) than individuals in China. This study will evaluate the effect that acculturation has on health habits and CVD risk factors in Chinese immigrants living in NYC.

Detailed Description

CVD includes diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels. The underlying cause of CVD is atherosclerosis, in which fatty plaques develop on the inner walls of arteries. There are many risk factors for CVD, including inflammation, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and obesity. Research has shown that CVD mortality rates differ greatly between Chinese immigrants living in NYC and individuals living in China. Because of this difference, it is important to understand the impact of immigration and acculturation on health habits and psychosocial factors, which may influence the development of CVD. This study will gather information from Chinese immigrants in NYC to identify the impact of immigration and acculturation on behavior and CVD risk factors. In addition, results from this study may provide insight into the CVD risk patterns in other immigrant groups.

This study will enroll Chinese immigrants living in NYC. Participants will attend one study visit and will complete questionnaires to assess their health habits (diet, physical activity, and smoking), stress levels, and socioeconomic status. Participants will also undergo a physical examination and blood collection.

Conditions

Hypertension; Cardiovascular Diseases; Diabetes Mellitus; Metabolic Syndrome X

Study Design

• Observational Model Type: ECOLOGIC_OR_COMMUNITY
• Study Time Perspective: CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• Chinese immigrant
• Currently residing in NYC

Exclusion Criteria

• Under 18 years of age
• Not of Chinese dissent
• Born outside mainland China

• Minimum Eligible Age: 18 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

Sponsors

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

NIH

Sponsor Role: collaborator

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Judith Wylie-Rosett

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

Judith Wylie-Rosett, EdD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Locations

New York Downtown Hospital

New York, New York, United States

Countries

United States

References

Lee YS, Suchday S, Wylie-Rosett J. Social support and networks: cardiovascular responses following recall on immigration stress among Chinese Americans. J Immigr Minor Health. 2015 Apr;17(2):543-52. doi: 10.1007/s10903-013-9955-9.

Reference Type: DERIVED

PMID: 24288021 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

R01HL077809

Identifier Type: NIH

Identifier Source: secondary_id

View Link

2005-400

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id