Cardiometabolic Disease Risk Factors in Cameroon (URBACAM-D)

Johns Hopkins University

Status: Invitation-only

Conditions: Cardiac Disease; Metabolic Disease

Treatments: Diagnostic Test: Cardiometabolic disease

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06957548

IRB00474444

Details and patient eligibility

About

Cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs) are a major public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa, including Cameroon. Studies have shown a significant increase in the prevalence of hypertension, diabetes, and obesity in recent years. However, access to timely diagnosis and treatment remains limited, particularly in rural areas. Community-based screening programs have been shown to be effective in identifying individuals with undiagnosed CMD risk factors and promoting early intervention. By leveraging the strengths of community-based approaches, the URBACAM-D study aims to address the growing burden of CMDs in urban Cameroon.

Enrollment: 200 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion and exclusion criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Screening is open to any adult over the age of 18 years