Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 35 to 75

Observational study on chronic diseases in Fujian Province

Official title: Fujian Cohort Study of cARdiomEtabolic Disease and Comorbidity(Fu-CARE)

Run by Fujian Provincial Hospital · NCT06102187 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at how things like the environment, diet, and lifestyle affect the risk of heart and metabolic diseases in people aged 35 to 75 living in Fujian Province, China.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages35 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
Enrollment150000 (estimated)
SponsorFujian Provincial Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Fuzhou, Fujian)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 1, 2017
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2025
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedNovember 3, 2023
Trial IDNCT06102187 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are Chinese residents aged 35 to 75 who have lived in specific cities in Fujian Province for over six months.

Probably not a fit

Patients diagnosed with coronary heart disease, stroke, or cancer, as well as those with severe disabilities, may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study recruits Chinese residents aged 35 to 75 from Fujian Province to examine the relationship between environmental factors, diet, and lifestyle with the risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Participants undergo physical examinations, complete questionnaire surveys, and provide biological samples at baseline, followed by at least four years of follow-up assessments. The study aims to gather data on newly developed cardiovascular metabolic illnesses and comorbidities during the follow-up period.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into preventing cardiovascular and metabolic diseases through lifestyle and environmental modifications.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in exploring the links between lifestyle factors and chronic diseases, making this approach both relevant and potentially impactful.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Aged 35-75, having lived in Fuzhou, Putian, Quanzhou, Nanping, Xiamen, Zhangzhou, Longyan, Sanming, or Ningde in Fujian Province for more than 6 months.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Anyone diagnosed with coronary heart disease, stroke, or cancer.
* Anyone with a severe disability who is unable to participate in the study.

Where it's running

  • Fujian Provincial Hospital
    Fuzhou, Fujian, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.