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NCT00005485

The Jackson Heart Study of Cardiovascular Disease Among African Americans

Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Summary

This is a prospective study of the environmental and genetic factors that influence the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in African American adults. The cohort is a collaboration among multiple institutions (Jackson State University, Mississippi State Department of Health, Tougaloo College, and the University of Mississippi Medical Center), NIMHD, and NHLBI.

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

35 Years - 84 Years

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

5306

Start Date

2000-09-19

Completion Date

2025-08-12

Last Updated

2025-07-09

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Locations (1)

UMMC, JSU, Tougaloo College, MSDH

Jackson, Mississippi, United States