Can your temper predict heart disease? Decades-Long study investigates
NCT ID NCT00005398
First seen Jan 19, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
This study follows over 6,000 people over many years to see if traits like hostility and other emotional factors are linked to heart disease. Researchers are observing participants without giving any treatment. The goal is to better understand what leads to heart problems, not to test a new drug or cure.
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Duke University, Behavioral Medicine Research Center
Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States
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