Why do south asians have higher heart disease risk? major study seeks answers

NCT ID NCT01207167

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study follows over 2,300 South Asian adults in the US to understand why they have high rates of heart disease and stroke, even without traditional risk factors. Participants are aged 40-84 and have no prior heart events. Researchers will track heart scans, diabetes, and other health markers over several years to identify new risk factors.

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 could reveal new risk factors for heart disease in South Asians, leading to better prevention strategies for this high-risk group.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not identify clear causes, and findings might not apply to all South Asians or other ethnic groups.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

atherosclerosis cardiovascular disorder coronary artery disorder Coronary Disease heart disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ATHEROSCLEROSIS CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE CORONARY DISEASE HEART DISEASES

Contacts and locations

Locations

New York University

New York, New York, United States
Northwestern University

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
University of California, San Francisco

San Francisco, California, 94115, United States

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