RecruitingNCT03934957

Hamburg City Health Study - a German Cohort Study

A Single Center, Prospective, Epidemiologic Cohort Study With Emphasis on Imaging to Improve the Identification of Individuals at Risk for Major Chronic Diseases and to Improve Early Diagnosis and Survival

Sponsor

Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf

Enrollment

45,000 participants

Start Date

Feb 8, 2016

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Cancer Obesity Dementia Coronary Heart Disease Stroke Health Care Vascular Diseases Periodontal Diseases Ocular Diseases Respiratory Disease

Summary

The Hamburg City Health Study (HCHS) is a large, prospective, long-term, population-based cohort study and a unique research platform and network to obtain substantial knowledge about several risk and prognostic factors in major chronic diseases.

Eligibility

Min Age: 45 YearsMax Age: 74 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This is a large long-term health study based in Hamburg, Germany that tracks thousands of middle-aged adults over many years to better understand what leads to common diseases like heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer. Participants undergo health check-ups and answer questionnaires so researchers can identify risk factors and early warning signs of disease. **You may be eligible if...** - You currently live in Hamburg, Germany - You are between 45 and 74 years old - You are able to read and understand German - You are willing to sign an informed consent form **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You do not speak or understand German well enough to complete the study documents and computer interview Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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