Cardiometabolic Disease Risk Factors in Cameroon

N/AEnrolling By InvitationNCT06957548

Johns Hopkins University200 enrolled

Overview

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.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

200

Conditions

Cardiac Disease Metabolic Disease

Interventions

Cardiometabolic diseaseDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Cardiometabolic disease screening

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Screening is open to any adult over the age of 18 years

Locations (1)

Newbell Protestant Hospital

Douala, Littoral Region, Cameroon

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Prevalence of Cardiometabolic disease risk factors in Urban Cameroon

To determine the prevalence of undiagnosed and uncontrolled cardiometabolic disease (CMD) risk factors among urban Cameroonians.

Time frame: 1 year

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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