Hidden heart risks: new screening program targets undiagnosed disease in cameroon

NCT ID NCT06957548

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will screen 200 adults in urban Cameroon for undiagnosed cardiometabolic disease risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity. Participants will receive a simple health check to find hidden conditions. The goal is to improve early detection and connect people to care.

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 screening program could help identify many people with hidden heart and metabolic risks, leading to earlier treatment and better health in urban Cameroon.

What could go wrong

This is a screening study, not a treatment trial. It only measures risk factors and does not test any new drug or therapy. The results may not apply to other regions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

heart disorder metabolic disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Newbell Protestant Hospital

    Douala, Littoral Region, Cameroon