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Inflammatory Factors, Genes and Stress Induced Pressure Natriuresis in Youth
In Brief
An observational study evaluating Induced Stress and Buccal Swab for Hypertension. Completed, enrolled 1,099 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
High blood pressure affects nearly one third of all individuals in the United States. If left untreated, it can lead to stroke, heart failure, heart attack, kidney failure, or blindness. For many people, the exact cause of high blood pressure is unknown, but it is believed that both genetic and environmental factors contribute to the development of the condition. The purpose of this study is to examine the importance of genetics, inflammation, and stress on the development of high blood pressure.
Study Details
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Interventions
Participation in an active coping task by playing a video game against another participant.
One Buccal swab collected from each parent