Measuring artery stiffness to gauge heart disease risk
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests a new handheld device that uses gentle pulses to measure stiffness of your arteries, which can help predict heart disease risk. It is a quick, non-invasive test for people coming in for regular check-ups.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old
- You can read and understand study information in Swedish or English
- You do not have any serious health problem that might make participation unsafe (like an active infection, severe COPD, or metastatic cancer)
- You do not have a cognitive impairment that would prevent you from understanding the study or giving consent
- You are willing to sign a consent form to participate
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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