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New study to uncover why bhutanese americans face higher heart risks

NCT ID NCT06991751

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 57 times

Summary

This natural history study will explore how life experiences and environmental factors affect heart health and metabolism among 50 Bhutanese adults living in the US. Participants will complete a survey and discuss their views on providing biological samples. The goal is to identify factors that contribute to health disparities in this community.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could reveal key factors driving health disparities in the US Bhutanese community, pointing toward better prevention strategies.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage observational study (50 participants) that does not test any treatment. Results may not apply to all Bhutanese communities.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 50 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Aug 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government research agency

The lead sponsor is the US National Institutes of Health.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Adults aged 18 years or older who identify as Bhutanese and live in the US, greater Ohio area.

Ages

18 to 100 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.

* INCLUSION CRITERIA: To participate in this study all of the following criteria must be met: * Adults (aged 18 years and older) living in the United States * Identify as Bhutanese, which will be defined as those individuals that resided or had/have their closest relatives residing in the Kingdom of Bhutan * Bhutanese identity will also include those that self-identify as Bhutanese-Nepali or Bhutanese American EXCLUSION CRITERIA: An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study: * Any South Asian participants that do not identify as Bhutanese. * Pregnant at time of study or screening

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

mental disorder psychiatric disorder Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cardiometabolic risk factors Mental health

How to take part

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bhutanese Community of Central Ohio (BCCO)

    Columbus, Ohio, 43229, United States

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