Examining health determinants and their impact on chronic diseases
Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiology Study
This study looks at how personal choices and community factors affect heart health and other long-term illnesses to see what really impacts people's health.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 200000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 35 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Population Health Research Institute Academic / other |
| Locations | 34 sites (Rosario, Santa Fe Province and 33 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT03225586 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates how individual behaviors and societal factors influence health outcomes, particularly focusing on cardiovascular diseases and other non-communicable diseases. It aims to analyze the relationship between societal determinants, such as environmental factors and health policies, and the prevalence of risk factors and chronic diseases. The study will utilize both cross-sectional and prospective cohort components to gather data on health behaviors, health system quality, and genetic factors related to non-communicable diseases. By understanding these relationships, the study seeks to identify key influences on health outcomes across various socioeconomic settings.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are consenting adults aged 35 to 70 years.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 35 to 70 years will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights that lead to improved public health strategies and interventions for preventing chronic diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies examining the impact of societal and environmental factors on health outcomes have shown promising results, indicating that this approach is supported by previous research.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * consenting adults between 35-70 years of age Exclusion Criteria: * none
Where this trial is running
Rosario, Santa Fe Province and 33 other locations
- Estudios Clinicos Latinoamerica ECLA — Rosario, Santa Fe Province, Argentina (Recruiting)
- Independent University, Bangladesh — Dhaka, Bangladesh (Recruiting)
- Dante Pazzanese Institute of Cardiology — São Paulo, Brazil (Recruiting)
- Simon Fraser University — Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Recruiting)
- Population Health Research Institute — Hamilton, Ontario, Canada (Recruiting)
- University of Ottawa — Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (Recruiting)
- Université Laval Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec — Québec, Quebec, Canada (Recruiting)
- Universidad de La Frontera — Temuco, Chile (Recruiting)
- State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital — Beijing, China (Recruiting)
- Fundacion Oftalmologica de Santander - FOSCAL — Floridablanca, Santander Department, Colombia (Recruiting)
- St John's Research Institute — Bangalore, Karnataka, India (Recruiting)
- Health Action by People — Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India (Recruiting)
- Eternal Heart Care Centre and Research Institute — Jaipur, Rajasthan, India (Recruiting)
- Madras Diabetes Research Foundation — Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Recruiting)
- Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) — Chandigarh, India (Recruiting)
- Isfahan University of Medical Sciences — Isfahan, Iran (Recruiting)
- Research Institute of Cardiology & Internal Diseases — Almaty, Kazakhstan (Recruiting)
- Kyrgyz Society of Cardiology, National Center of Cardiology and Internal Disease — Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (Recruiting)
- Universiti Teknologi MARA, UCSI Universiti — Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Recruiting)
- University Kebangsaan Malaysia — Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Recruiting)
- Aga Khan University — Karachi, Pakistan (Recruiting)
- Birzeit University, Birzeit — Ramallah, Palestinian Territories (Recruiting)
- Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia — Lima, Peru (Recruiting)
- University of Philippines, Section of Adult Medicine & Medical Research Unit — Manila, Philippines (Recruiting)
- Wroclaw Medical University & Department of Internal Medicine — Wroclaw, Poland (Recruiting)
- Research Institute for Complex Issues of Cardiovascular Diseases — Kemerovo, Russia (Recruiting)
- King Saud University — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Recruiting)
- School of Public Health, University of the Western Cape — Bellville, South Africa (Recruiting)
- North-West University — Potchefstroom, South Africa (Recruiting)
- Sahlgrenska University Hospital/Östra Hospital — Gothenburg, Sweden (Recruiting)
- Pamoja Tunaweza Women Center — Moshi, Tanzania (Recruiting)
- Istanbul Medeniyet University — Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
- Dubai Medical University — Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Recruiting)
- University of Zimbabwe College of Health Sciences — Harare, Zimbabwe (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Salim Yusuf, DPhil — Executive Director
- Study coordinator: Sumathy Rangarajan, MSc
- Email: sumathy.rangarajan@phri.ca
- Phone: 905-521-2100
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.