Why heart disease hits blacks differently: new study seeks answers

NCT ID NCT00001853

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 02, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study looks at how obesity and body fat affect heart disease risk in 2,000 healthy African American men and women aged 18-70. Researchers will measure body fat, blood fats, and insulin function to find out why heart disease risk factors differ between African Americans and Caucasians. The goal is to better understand these differences to improve prevention and treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    RECRUITING

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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