Epicardial Fat Tissue and Cardiometabolic Risk in Russian and Asian Populations (EPIGRAPH)

May 18, 2026 updated by: National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine

Epicardial Fat Tissue Assessed by Echocardiography in Russian and Asian Populations: Association With Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases and Risk Factors

Visceral obesity is a well-established risk factor for the development of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Epicardial fat tissue (EFT) is located on the surface of the myocardium and may directly affect cardiac function and contribute to structural and functional remodeling.

According to the literature, increased EFT thickness is associated with a wide range of NCDs, disease severity, and prognosis.

The aim of this study is to investigate the associations between EFT thickness and clinical and anamnestic parameters, as well as to evaluate the prognostic value of this parameter in patients aged 50-70 years from the Russian Federation, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Detailed Description

The study is designed to:

  1. Assess physical examination findings, laboratory parameters, and comorbidities;
  2. Evaluate transthoracic echocardiography parameters;
  3. Analyze associations between EFT thickness and clinical and anamnestic characteristics;
  4. Determine threshold values of EFT thickness associated with structural and functional myocardial remodeling;
  5. Conduct follow-up via telephone to assess study endpoints;
  6. Evaluate the prognostic value of EFT thickness with respect to a composite endpoint.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

500

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

  • Name: Olga Dzhioeva, MD, Associate Professor
  • Phone Number: +79166141821
  • Email: odzhioeva@gnicpm.ru

Study Contact Backup

Study Locations

  • Russia
      • Moscow, Russia
        • Recruiting
        • National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine
        • Contact:

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

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients from the Russian Federation, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients aged 50-70 years undergoing transthoracic echocardiography in inpatient or outpatient settings;
  • Ability and willingness to provide informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Refusal to sign informed consent;
  • Inability to perform transthoracic echocardiography or poor image quality;
  • Severe psychiatric disorders.

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

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Observational cohort
Patients aged 50-70 years undergoing transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) in inpatient or outpatient

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Composite endpoint - all-cause mortality - hospitalizations - major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE)
Time Frame: 12 months
12 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

May 4, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

March 1, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

March 1, 2028

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 18, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 18, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

May 22, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 22, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 18, 2026

Last Verified

May 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 02-02/26

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

UNDECIDED

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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