๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-02-09

A Longitudinal Cohort Study to Evaluate Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Disease in Haiti (NCT03892265)

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

Investigators will establish a longitudinal cohort of \~3,000 adults \>18 years in Port-au-Prince using multistage random sampling, and follow them longitudinally to evaluate the prevalence and incidence of cardiovascular disease risk factors and diseases. Cardiovascular risk factors include hypertension, diabetes, obesity, dyslipidemia, kidney disease, poor diet, cigarette smoking, physical inactivity, and inflammation. Cardiovascular disease include angina and myocardial infarction, heart failure, stroke, and CVD mortality. It is anticipated that hypertension prevalence will be โ‰ฅ10% in 18-30 year olds, that hypertension incidence will be \>10 events/1000 person years. Association of determinants and risk factors with CVD will also be examined. Whole blood, serum, plasma, stool, and urine samples will be biobanked for future studies.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Les Centres GHESKIO โ€” Port-au-Prince, West

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Observational Study (OTHER)

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๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Les Centres GHESKIO โ€” Port-au-Prince, West

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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