Why did COVID-19 hit african americans harder? new study digs into the 'Why'
NCT ID NCT05484882
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at why African Americans were more likely to get sick and die from COVID-19. Researchers examined how genetics, environment, and social factors like neighborhood and income might affect heart health after infection. The 431 participants, all African Americans from a previous study, had phone interviews and clinic visits for tests. The goal was to gather information, not to test a new treatment.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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Westat, Inc.
Rockville, Maryland, 20850, United States
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