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DyslipidemiasATERASurveyNCT03799185

Dyslipidemia Prevalence, Perception, Treatment, and Awareness in the Tunisian Population

An observational study of Dyslipidemias and Atherosclerosis, run by Association Tunisienne d'Etude & de Recherche sur l'Athérosclérose at 1 site in Tunisia.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

ATERA Survey is a national cross sectional observational study, aiming to determine the prevalence of dyslipidemia and other conventional risk factors for CHD (Coronary Heart Disease), the relationship between environmental and lifestyle factors with dyslipidemia, the perception and the knowledge of cardiovascular… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 25 to 75 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Dyslipidemias, Atherosclerosis, Households
How many people
13,610 participants
Where
1 siteTunisia
Study dates
4 Jan 2016to 31 Aug 2019
How long will I take part?
1 Day
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 25 to 75 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: All subjects aged between 25 and 75 years who accept to participate at the study

Who may be able to join

  • All subjects

Who cannot join

  • Prescribed treatment for cancer
  • Organ transplantation
  • Known auto-immune disease
  • Severe liver disease
  • Chronic renal failure
  • Pregnant women

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Tunisia1 site
  • ATERA : Association Tunisienne d'Etude & de Recherche sur l'Athérosclérose

    Tunis, 1007

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About this study

Official title: Dyslipidemia Prevalence, Perception, Treatment, and Awareness in the Tunisian Population : The ATERA Survey

ATERA Survey is a national cross sectional observational study, aiming to determine the prevalence of dyslipidemia and other conventional risk factors for CHD (Coronary Heart Disease), the relationship between environmental and lifestyle factors with dyslipidemia, the perception and the knowledge of cardiovascular risk factors by the population, and above all, to strengthen the national strategy for primary and secondary prevention against coronary heart disease.

Read the detailed description

ATERA Survey is carried on in a random sampling including 10 000 men and women from the seven regions of Tunisia (Great Tunis, North East, North West, central East, Central West, South East and South West. The screening is being assessed using surveys covering socioeconomic, nutritional and anthropometric measures in addition to biological assessments.

The target population is being recruited by random sampling drown by the National Institute of Statistics (Tunisia). The estimated number of participants at the end of recruitment amount to 10 000. The frame sampling uses a two stage cluster sampling (district and household).

Interview with each eligible participant will be conducted mainly during assessment visit and after consenting the subject, it will be notified all the demographic, behavioral history, family history, cardiovascular risk factors and medical history. During the assessment visit, Physical examination/anthropometry data and Diet survey will be filled up by the investigator.

Data capture will be performed by the DACIMA Clinical Suite according to FDA 21 CFR part 11 requirements (Food and Drug Administration 21 Code of Federal Regulations part 11), the HIPAA specifications (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), and the ICH standards (International Conference on Harmonisation)

Keywords
Coronary Heart Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Triglycerides High, LDL Hyperlipoproteinemia, HDL Low, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases, Hypertension, Risk Factor, Cardiovascular, Diet Habit, Smoking
Medical subject headings
Dyslipidemias, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Hypertriglyceridemia, Diabetes Mellitus, Cardiovascular Diseases, Hypertension

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Prevalence of dyslipidemia

    Frequency of subjects with hypercholesterolemia and/or hypertriglyceridaemia

    Measured: At inclusion

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Prevalence of cardiovascular associated risk factors

    Frequency of subjects with cardiovascular risk factors (diabetes, hypertension, obesity, gender, smoking)

    Measured: At inclusion

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted10 Jan 2019
  2. Study start4 Jan 2016
  3. Primary completion31 Aug 2019
  4. Study completion31 Aug 2019

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Family based
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
13,610 participants (actual)
Target duration
1 Day
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03799185
Sponsor's protocol ID
ID5726367
Acronym
ATERASurvey
Status last verified
Jan 2020
First submitted
8 Jan 2019
Last updated
22 Jan 2020
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided: CSR (Clinical Study Report)

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Dyslipidemias and Atherosclerosis, run by Association Tunisienne d'Etude & de Recherche sur l'Athérosclérose at 1 site in Tunisia.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 22 Jan 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Tunisia. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Prevalence of dyslipidemia (time frame: At inclusion). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 22 Jan 2020.

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