Massive study tracks 5,888 seniors to uncover heart disease triggers
NCT ID NCT00005133
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study followed nearly 6,000 adults aged 65 and older to learn what factors predict heart disease, stroke, and related health problems. Researchers aimed to identify risks and understand what leads to disability or death after a heart event. The study did not test a new treatment but gathered long-term health data to improve prevention and care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Johns Hopkins University
Hagerstown, Maryland, 21205, United States
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University of California, Davis
Sacramento, California, 95817, United States
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University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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University of Vermont
Colchester, Vermont, 05446, United States
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University of Washington
Seattle, Washington, 98115, United States
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Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States
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