Decades-Long study of 121,700 nurses aims to uncover hidden heart disease triggers
NCT ID NCT00005152
First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This long-term study follows over 121,000 female nurses to explore how hormones, diet, lifestyle, and genetics affect the risk of heart disease and stroke. Researchers are analyzing blood samples to create a 'metabolomic risk score' that could help predict coronary heart disease. The goal is to better understand what puts women at risk and improve prevention strategies.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could identify new biomarkers and risk scores to better predict heart disease in women.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a clinical trial of a treatment. It can show associations but cannot prove cause and effect.
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