At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordPhase 3Completed
Drug / intervention
diet, fat-restrictedbehavioral
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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Women's Health Trial: Feasibility Study in Minority Populations
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating diet, fat-restricted for Cardiovascular Diseases and 4 related conditions. Completed.
Detailed Summary
To evaluate the feasibility of recruiting women of different socioeconomic status and minority groups and to determine whether these women could achieve and maintain a modified fat-eating pattern. The full-scale trial sought to determine whether a low-fat diet could decrease the incidence of cancer and coronary heart disease in postmenopausal women. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute contributed funds over a three-year period to measure lipids, lipoproteins, and other cardiovascular disease risk factors.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
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ConditionsCardiovascular Diseases, Coronary Disease, Heart Diseases, Myocardial Ischemia, Postmenopause
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CollaboratorsNational Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Timeline
Phase 3CompletedFinished
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Enrollment StartSep 1991
Study CompletionJan 1996
First PostedOct 1999
TodayJul 2026
First PostedOct 28, 1999
Enrollment StartSep 1, 1991
Study CompletionJan 1, 1996
TodayJul 2, 2026
Posted 26.7 years ago
Interventions
diet, fat-restrictedbehavioral