Observational study of nurses' health in Xiamen, China
A Prospective Cohort Study of Common Chronic Diseases on Nurses in Xiamen, China: Nurse Cohort Study Xiamen (NCSX)
This study looks at how different factors affect the health of nurses in Xiamen, China, especially focusing on chronic diseases like high blood pressure over five years.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 10000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy |
| Locations | 1 site (Xiamen, Fujian) |
| Trial ID | NCT03799653 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The Nurse Cohort Study Xiamen (NCSX) is a prospective cohort study aimed at examining various factors related to the incidence and progression of chronic diseases, particularly hypertension, among registered nurses in Xiamen, China. The study will enroll approximately 10,000 nurses aged 20 and over from public hospitals, assessing their genetic, biological, psychological, social, and lifestyle factors over a follow-up period of about five years. By analyzing these factors, the study seeks to understand their interrelationships and their impact on health outcomes, including chronic diseases and mortality rates.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are registered nurses aged 20 or over who have worked in public hospitals in Xiamen for at least one year.
Not a fit: Patients who are unambulatory or undergoing life-threatening treatments such as chemotherapy or dialysis may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the prevention and management of chronic diseases among nurses, ultimately improving their health and well-being.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in examining health outcomes in nursing populations, but this specific approach in the context of Xiamen is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Registered nurses of public hospitals in Xiamen, China; * aged 20 years or over; * Working in the public hospitals for at least 1 year; * Signed the informed consent and agreed to participate in the study; * Assuming not moved out of Xiamen for at least 5 years; Exclusion Criteria: * who are unambulatory; * who are receiving treatment modalities, which , if omitted, may result in immediate life threatening risk such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy for cancer, or dialysis for renal failure.
Where this trial is running
Xiamen, Fujian
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University — Xiamen, Fujian, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Zhibin Li, Ph.D.
- Email: zhibinli33@hotmail.com
- Phone: 86592-2137364
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.