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Genetic PredispositionNCT05334355

Impact of a Family History of Hypertension and Physical Activity on Left Ventricular Mass

An observational study of Genetic Predisposition and Genetic Hypertension, run by Montclair State University.

Completed

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

Official record
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Trial summary

This is a retrospective analysis of data collected within two previous studies. The data has been combined and used to investigate the impact of having a family history of hypertension on left ventricular muscle mass with and without controlling for moderate and vigorous intensity physical activity frequency per week. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 32 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Genetic Predisposition, Genetic Hypertension
What is being tested?
Family history of hypertension
How many people
74 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
19 Apr 2016to 27 Feb 2020
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

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 18 to 32 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Study population: Young healthy normotensive adults who are capable of self reporting family history of hypertension.

Who may be able to join

  • Generally healthy

Who cannot join

  • Known hypertension, cardiovascular disease, current pregnancy, current infectious disease, diabetes mellitus, kidney disease, a history of cancer, pulmonary disease, history of a stroke, obesity (for most people this means a body mass index greater than 30), or any life threatening chronic conditions

About this study

This is a retrospective analysis of data collected within two previous studies. The data has been combined and used to investigate the impact of having a family history of hypertension on left ventricular muscle mass with and without controlling for moderate and vigorous intensity physical activity frequency per week. The hypothesis was that in a sample of mostly active participants, no differences in left ventricular mass between family history of hypertension groups would be observed, but the positive family history of hypertension group would have elevated left ventricular mass compared to the negative family history of hypertension group following statistical control of activity frequency.

Read the detailed description

A positive family history of hypertension (FHH) (+FHH) is associated with elevated left ventricular mass (LVM). Regular physical activity (PA) may eliminate differences in LVM between +FHH and negative family history of hypertension (-FHH) adults. PURPOSE: To determine if a +FHH is associated with a greater LVM compared to a -FHH group within a sample of young, mostly active healthy adults with and without statistically controlling for PA. METHODS: Healthy young (18-32yrs) participants self-reported FHH status and habitual moderate and vigorous PA frequency. Participants then underwent an echocardiogram.

Being tested
Family history of hypertension
Medical subject headings
Genetic Predisposition to Disease

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Family history of hypertensionOther

    Presence or absence of a family history of hypertension in a cross sectional study design.

Study groups in NCT05334355
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Positive Family History of HypertensionYoung normotensive generally healthy adult with one or more biological parents with diagnosed hypertension.
Receives: Other: Family history of hypertension
Negative Family History of HypertensionYoung normotensive generally healthy adult with no biological parent with diagnosed hypertension.

What is being measured

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

  1. Left Ventricular Mass

    Muscle mass in grams of the left ventricle of the heart as estimated by ultrasound.

    Measured: Day 2

Timeline

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

  1. First posted19 Apr 2022
  2. Study start19 Apr 2016
  3. Primary completion27 Feb 2020
  4. Study completion27 Feb 2020

Resources

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
Case-control
Time perspective
Retrospective
Enrolment
74 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05334355
Sponsor's protocol ID
IRB-FY15-16-185 & 19-20-1602
Status last verified
Feb 2025
First submitted
1 Apr 2022
Last updated
24 Feb 2025
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: Individual participant data is available on the Montclair State University Digital Commons website.

Publications

  • Callaghan KN, Hosick PA, Brian MS, Matthews EL. Impact of a family history of hypertension and physical activity on left ventricular mass. J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2023 Aug;63(8):949-956. doi: 10.23736/S0022-4707.23.14877-8. Epub 2023 May 9.

    PubMed 37158799

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Genetic Predisposition and Genetic Hypertension, run by Montclair State University.

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 1 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 24 Feb 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

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?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 24 Feb 2025). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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?

Left Ventricular Mass (time frame: Day 2). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05334355, which also lists 1 linked publication.

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 24 Feb 2025.

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