Cardiometabolic Dysregulation as a Driver of Changes in Hemodynamic Resilience and accelerated Aging Among Hispanic Adults
Evaluating Resilience in Hispanic Older Adults
Purpose of this study
This is a pilot study to evaluate the impacts of cardiometabolic health among Hispanic adults. Our goal is to determine new ways to identify people who are at highest risk of fast aging and developing heart disease later in life.
You may qualify if you are:
- Over 45 years old
- Hispanic
- Able to walk without assistive devices for 3 minutes
You may NOT qualify if you:
- Have heart disease or high blood pressure
- On insulin
Study Procedures
- Medical history
- Wear a device measuring blood pressure and heart rate during activities of daily living (such as walking)
- X-ray for body composition
- Blood test
Location
UT Health San Antonio
Sam and Ann Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies
4939 Charles Katz Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78229
Compensation
You may receive up to $75 dollars for the completion of this study
Clinical Research Team
Principal Investigator:
Shreya Rao, MD MPH
Contact Us
For more information or to volunteer in a study:
- Call (210) 450-3333
- If you prefer that we contact you, please fill out the form below.
