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Cardiovascular Health & Early Stress
Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University
Summary
Childhood adversity is highly prevalent, with 59% of the U.S. population reporting at least one adverse childhood experience (ACE). Substantial evidence links childhood adversity to cardiometabolic disease later in the life course, including heart disease, diabetes, and stroke, which are 3 of the top 10 causes of mortality in the United States. ACEs encompass many possible traumatic and distressing experiences, including abuse, neglect, or severe household dysfunctions. It is not surprising that the experience of those extreme events during the first decade of life has tremendous implications for the individual's psychological and physical health.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
9 Years - 30 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
71
Start Date
2022-01-20
Completion Date
2025-06-25
Last Updated
2026-09-14
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Childhood stress
Based on stress-related information, participants will be divided into those who were exposed to adversity during childhood and those who were not exposed.
Locations (1)
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia, United States