Premature Coronary Atherosclerosis in Scleroderma

The purpose of this trial is to study the proportion of scleroderma patients who suffer from asymptomatic coronary atherosclerosis compared to healthy controls.

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Key information

Conditions

Scleroderma Arterial Occlusive Diseases Arteriosclerosis Atherosclerosis Cardiovascular Diseases Connective Tissue Diseases Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Scleroderma, Diffuse Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis Skin Diseases Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases Vascular Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Tuen Mun Hospital

Hong Kong

About this study

Coronary calcium scores will be obtained from a group of patients with scleroderma and a group of controls. Comparison of the calcium scores will be made.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Age >= 18 years.
Fulfillment of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria for the classification of scleroderma.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Tuen Mun Hospital

Other Gov

Registry information

Official study title

Premature Coronary Atherosclerosis in Scleroderma: A Case Control Study

Important dates

Study start: 2006
Primary completion: 2010
Study completion: 2010
First posted: Sep 6, 2006
Registry last updated: Sep 16, 2010

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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