Scientists hunt for high blood pressure genes in thousands

NCT ID NCT00549991

Summary

This study aimed to understand the genetic causes of high blood pressure. Researchers analyzed previously collected DNA samples from 8,687 participants, focusing on African American, Mexican American, Nigerian, and Jamaican groups. The goal was to identify specific gene variations that might make people more likely to develop this common condition.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Case Western Reserve University

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States

Conditions

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