Mediators of Atherosclerosis in South Asians Living in America (MASALA) Social Network Study

It has been argued that social relationships are important to health and well-being. This study will investigate links between social networks and cardiovascular disease risk factors in South Asians, the second fastest growing ethnic group in the US and one with disparate rates of coronary heart disease. Identifying and understanding the links between social networks and cardiovascular disease is key to the development and testing of family- and community-level prevention interventions for minorities.

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Key information

Conditions

Atherosclerosis Arterial Occlusive Diseases Arteriosclerosis Cardiovascular Diseases Vascular Diseases

Age range

40 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

University of California at San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States

About this study

This study will use mixed-methods to investigate links between social networks and cardiovascular disease risk factors in South Asians, the second fastest growing ethnic group in the US and one with disparate rates of coronary heart disease. Identifying and understanding the links between social networks and cardiovascular disease is key to the development and testing of family- and community-level prevention interventions for minorities.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Participants enrolled in the Mediators of Atherosclerosis in South Asians Living in America (MASALA) study.

Exclusion criteria

People not enrolled in the Mediators of Atherosclerosis in South Asians Living in America (MASALA) study.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Number of MASALA participants with high kin density

Time frame: Two years

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Northwestern University

Other

Collaborators

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

Registry information

Official study title

Social and Cultural Influences on Cardiovascular Disease Risk in South Asians

Important dates

Study start: 2014
Primary completion: 2018
Study completion: 2018
First posted: Oct 20, 2014
Registry last updated: Aug 21, 2018

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