Cardiovascular Risk Markers in Veterans With Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Peripheral Vascular Disease, Psychiatric |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Cardiology / Vascular Diseases, Psychiatry / Psychology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 28 - 38 |
| Updated: | 3/30/2013 |
| Start Date: | April 2012 |
| End Date: | December 2013 |
Cardiovascular Risk Markers in Veterans With PTSD
This is an observational study designed to determine whether veterans with PTSD have a
higher risk of heart disease than those without PTSD. Cardiovascular risk will be assessed
by interview and review of medical records, carotid artery ultrasound, and blood tests
measuring markers of inflammation. Study participation is approximately 6 months. The
eligible study population is veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation
Enduring Freedom (OEF), age 28 through 38 years.
Inclusion Criteria:
- OEF/OIF veterans at the VASDHS
- Between 28 and 38 years of age
- Willing to complete structured diagnostic interview for PTSD, CIMT ultrasound and
blood test
- Willing to have a review of their medical records
- Able to give informed consent
- Have a negative urine pregnancy test, if a woman of child-bearing age
Exclusion Criteria:
- Do not meet inclusion criteria
- History of schizophrenia, other neurocognitive illness (including severe TBI by
INTRuST criteria)) or active alcohol and/or drug abuse determined by chart review,
interview or AUDIT-C score
- Inability to complete study tests within 18 months of study start
- Pregnancy
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