Premature Coronary Atherosclerosis in Scleroderma
September 15, 2010 updated by: Tuen Mun Hospital
Premature Coronary Atherosclerosis in Scleroderma: A Case Control Study
The purpose of this trial is to study the proportion of scleroderma patients who suffer from asymptomatic coronary atherosclerosis compared to healthy controls.
Study Overview
Status
Completed
Conditions
Detailed Description
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.
Study Type
Observational
Enrollment (Actual)
28
Contacts and Locations
This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.
Study Locations
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Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Tuen Mun Hospital
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Participation Criteria
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Genders Eligible for Study
All
Sampling Method
Probability Sample
Study Population
scleroderma patients
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age >= 18 years.
- Fulfillment of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria for the classification of scleroderma.
Study Plan
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.
How is the study designed?
Design Details
Collaborators and Investigators
This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.
Sponsor
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: CC Mok, MD FRCP, Tuen Mun Hospital Hong Kong
Study record dates
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Study Major Dates
Study Start
October 1, 2006
Primary Completion (Actual)
July 1, 2010
Study Completion (Actual)
July 1, 2010
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
September 5, 2006
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
September 5, 2006
First Posted (Estimate)
September 6, 2006
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Estimate)
September 16, 2010
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
September 15, 2010
Last Verified
September 1, 2010
More Information
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Other Study ID Numbers
- NTWC/CREC/429/06
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