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Cardiovascular Disease / Diabetes · Observational Study
ClinicalTrials.gov · August 7, 2026
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This is an active observational study registered to collect genetic and phenotypic data on obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease in African diaspora populations. No results are yet posted in this registry record; the study focuses on hypothesis generation and characterization of disease risk factors in an understudied population.
Observational. Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease; age from 18 Years; to 120 Years; accepts healthy volunteers. Intervention: Healthy Volunteers. n = 1,100. 1 site: United States.
This is an active observational study registered to collect genetic and phenotypic data on obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease in African diaspora populations. No results are yet posted in this registry record; the study focuses on hypothesis generation and characterization of disease risk factors in an understudied population.
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If completed and results published, this genetic study may identify novel risk variants and mechanistic pathways for cardiometabolic disease in understudied African ancestry populations, potentially informing precision prevention strategies.
This is an active observational registry study with no posted results; it describes planned enrollment and data collection only, without outcome findings or comparative evidence.
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If completed and results published, this genetic study may identify novel risk variants and mechanistic pathways for cardiometabolic disease in understudied African ancestry populations, potentially informing precision prevention strategies.
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Registry record from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01316783). This is a study registration, not published results. Lead sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). Recruitment status: ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION. Study type: OBSERVATIONAL. Enrollment: 1100 participants (ESTIMATED). Conditions: Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease. Primary outcome measures: Metabolic disorders , One study visit. Brief summary: Background: \- African Americans have one of the highest rates of type 2 diabetes in the United States, and often have other medical problems related to obesity and cardiovascular disease. These conditions have various risk factors, including high blood sugar levels, high cholesterol levels, and insulin resistance. However, these risk factors have not been studied very closely in individuals with African ancestry, including Afro-Caribbean and sub-Saharan Africa migrant populations. Researchers are interested in conducting a genetic study on obesity, adult-onset diabetes, heart disease, and other common health conditions in individuals with African ancestry. Objectives: \- To collect genetic and non-genetic information from individuals with African ancestry to study common health conditions related to obesity, adult-onset diabetes, and heart disease. Eligibility: \- Individuals at least 18 years of age who self-identify as African American, Afro-Caribbean, or migrants from sub Saharan Africa. Design: * Participants will undergo a physical examination and will provide a blood sample for study. * Participants will also answer questions about personal and family medical history and current lifestyle behaviors. * No treatment will be provided as part of this protocol.
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