Impact of physical activity and blood pressure on heart health in healthy individuals

SingHEART: Effects of Physical Activity, Ambulatory Blood Pressure and Calcium Score on Cardiovascular Health in Normal People

Observational National Heart Centre Singapore · NCT02791152

This study is trying to see how physical activity and blood pressure affect heart health in healthy people to help improve heart care.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment1000 (estimated)
Ages21 Years to 69 Years
SexAll
SponsorNational Heart Centre Singapore Academic / other
Locations1 site (Singapore, Singapore)
Trial IDNCT02791152 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to analyze the cardiovascular health of relatively healthy individuals by collecting comprehensive clinical data, advanced imaging results, and genetic information. Participants will undergo various assessments, including cardiac MRI, blood tests, and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, to correlate these findings with adverse clinical outcomes such as myocardial infarction and stroke. The study seeks to address gaps in understanding how to interpret cardiovascular tests and improve healthcare management in Singapore.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are healthy men and women aged 21-69 years without a history of cardiovascular disease.

Not a fit: Patients with a history of myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease, or other significant health conditions may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the prediction of cardiovascular events and improve management strategies for heart health in the general population.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in using similar methodologies to assess cardiovascular health, making this approach both relevant and promising.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Men and women age 21-69 years

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Previous myocardial infarction (MI). This will include ST-elevation MI (STEMI) and non-ST-elevation MI (NSTEMI)
2. Known coronary artery disease - prior coronary revascularization
3. Known documented peripheral arterial disease
4. Previous stroke

   a. Stroke is defined as new focal neurological deficit persisting more than 24hours21.
5. More than ongoing use of 2 or more anti-hypertensive agents
6. Prior history of cancer (excludes pre-cancerous lesions)
7. Expected life expectancy less than 1 year
8. Known definite diabetes mellitus or on treatment for diabetes mellitus
9. Known autoimmune disease or genetic disease
10. Known endocrine disease on treatment
11. Psychiatric illness
12. Asthma or chronic lung disease requiring long term medications or oxygen
13. Chronic infective disease, including tuberculosis, hepatitis B and C; and HIV
14. Inability to comply with study protocol
15. Any other acute or chronic medical or physical condition deemed by the investigator to affect study outcomes

Where this trial is running

Singapore, Singapore

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Myocardial Infarction
Last reviewed 2026-06-10 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.