Understanding health trends in Puerto Rico

Is this trial a fit for you?

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 aims to identify trends and associations in psychosocial, dietary, and cardiometabolic risk factors among adults in Puerto Rico. It will establish a longitudinal cohort of 2,000 adults aged 30-75, recruited through community sampling, and assessed at various partner clinics across the island. The study will collect extensive data on psychosocial factors, dietary habits, cardiovascular disease markers, and medical records, with follow-ups occurring every two years. The research will also explore variations based on urban-rural residency and the impact of Hurricane Maria.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age 30-75 years old at the time of enrollment
2. Non-institutionalized
3. Living in PR at the time of the first interview and the year before and not planning to move from the island within 3 years
4. Able to answer questions without assistance
5. Living in a stable dwelling

Exclusion Criteria:

Where it's running

• Puerto Rico Consortium for Clinical Investigation
  San Juan, Puerto Rico Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Josiemer Mattei, PhD
• Email: jmattei@hsph.harvard.edu
• Phone: 6174323017

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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.