Childhood-Onset Essential Hypertension Natural History Study

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Hypertension Essential Hypertension
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About This Trial
Background: Childhood-onset essential hypertension (COEH) is high blood pressure that develops in children and teens. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease. COEH is more likely to be caused by changes in genes rather than by factors like stress or diet. Researchers want to learn more about how changes in genes relate to COEH. They hope to use that information to develop bet…
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Eligibility Criteria
* INCLUSION CRITERIA: To be eligible to participate in this study, an affected individual must meet one of the following criteria: * Age 2-12 years at time of enrollment with a BP of at least \>95th percentile or 120/80 mm Hg verified via medical record review and a willingness to provide biologic…
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Emilyn C Banfield

(240) 328-0965

COEHstudy@nih.gov

CONTACT

Neil A Hanchard, M.D.

(301) 594-2151

neil.hanchard@nih.gov

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