7,500 volunteers tracked for 16 years to uncover hidden heart risks

NCT ID NCT06079424

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study follows 7,500 adults who were part of an earlier health study. Researchers will use high-precision ultrasound to measure changes in artery stiffness and thickness over 12 to 16 years. The goal is to understand how arteries age and whether those changes can predict future heart disease, stroke, or other conditions. No treatment is given; this is purely an observation to gather knowledge.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help doctors identify early signs of artery aging and better predict who is at risk for heart disease or stroke.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may take years to influence medical practice.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ARTERIAL STIFFNESS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Centre d'Investigation Précliniques
RECRUITING

Paris, 75016, France

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