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Chronic Disease Prevention Program for Chronic Disease (NCW4H Trial)

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Recruiting
Led By Shawn Kneipp, Ph. D
Research Sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
receiving DSS-E services
between the age of 18 and 64 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 60 months
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NCW4H Trial Summary

This trial will test a multilevel intervention in order to reduce chronic disease risks in socioeconomically disadvantaged populations. The intervention will take place at the individual and employer level in order to mitigate risks for chronic disease onset, morbidity, and comorbidity that come with unemployment and the employment-entry transition.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for unemployed individuals aged 18-64, receiving DSS-E services, and fluent in English. It's not for those on or applying for disability benefits, with severe high blood pressure, balance issues due to a health condition or injury, recent falls, active cancer treatment involving chemotherapy or radiation to the chest/abdomen area, inflammatory bowel disease like Crohn's or ulcerative colitis, an implanted cardiac defibrillator, or if pregnant.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The NC Works4Health study tests a multilevel intervention aimed at reducing chronic disease risks among socioeconomically disadvantaged people by integrating prevention efforts into employment programs and improving employer support. Participants will either receive an immediate Chronic Disease Prevention Program (CDPP), job supports and workplace equity interventions from employers or a delayed version of CDPP.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial focuses on lifestyle changes rather than medication there are no typical drug side effects; however participants may experience stress related to new routines or frustration if results aren't immediate.

NCW4H Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am receiving disability support services.
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I am between 18 and 64 years old.

NCW4H Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 60 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 60 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Blood Pressure at Baseline
Blood Pressure at Month 12
Blood Pressure at Month 3
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Secondary outcome measures
Chronic Conditions
Dietary Intake Log
Health Care Provider Status
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Other outcome measures
Responses to CDC Scorecard
Scores on Chronic Financial Strain Scale
Scores on Effort-Reward Imbalance Scale

NCW4H Trial Design

4Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Employer Intervention OnlyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will receive usual DSS employment services and an employer level workplace equity, job & health supports intervention. The employer intervention will include an implicit bias workshop and supervisor support training in addition to regular supervisor check-ins every other week.
Group II: Control GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will receive usual DSS employment services that include, but are not limited to, consultation with an employments specialist, resume writing guidance, educational classes and attendance at job fairs. Participants will have access to a delayed, attenuated online-only version of the CDPP at the time they complete the 12 month data collection. This version will provide all modules, self-monitoring options (including through use of a Fitbit contingent on the completion of the 12 month data collection) but will not include face-to-face or phone lifestyle coach sessions.
Group III: CDPP and Employer InterventionExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Participants will receive the individual level CDPP intervention and employer level workplace equity, job & health supports intervention. The CDPP is a 24-week online curriculum that consists of 8 learning modules and 7 lifestyle coach sessions and check-ins. Content for the program will include healthy lifestyle habits, managing stress and staying motivated. The employer intervention will include an implicit bias workshop and supervisor support training, in addition to regular supervisor check-ins every other week..
Group IV: CDPP OnlyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will receive the individual level CDPP intervention and no employer intervention. The CDPP is a 24-week online curriculum that consists of 8 learning modules and 7 lifestyle coach sessions. Content for the program will include healthy lifestyle habits, managing stress and staying motivated.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of North Carolina, Chapel HillLead Sponsor
1,500 Previous Clinical Trials
4,175,718 Total Patients Enrolled
9 Trials studying Chronic Disease
2,412 Patients Enrolled for Chronic Disease
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)NIH
376 Previous Clinical Trials
1,214,556 Total Patients Enrolled
5 Trials studying Chronic Disease
2,894 Patients Enrolled for Chronic Disease
Shawn Kneipp, Ph. DPrincipal InvestigatorUNC School of Nursing

Media Library

Delayed, attenuated Chronic Disease Prevention Program (CDPP) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04815278 — N/A
Chronic Disease Research Study Groups: CDPP Only, CDPP and Employer Intervention, Control Group, Employer Intervention Only
Chronic Disease Clinical Trial 2023: Delayed, attenuated Chronic Disease Prevention Program (CDPP) Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04815278 — N/A
Delayed, attenuated Chronic Disease Prevention Program (CDPP) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04815278 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Could I potentially qualify for this clinical trial?

"This clinical trial is accepting 600 individuals with chronic illnesses within the age range of 18 and 64. Primarily, they must be unemployed and obtaining benefits through DSS-E services."

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Does the eligibility criteria of this trial include individuals under 70 years old?

"This trial seeks to include individuals who are of legal age and younger than 65 years old."

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What outcomes is the research team hoping to obtain?

"This 6 month trial seeks to assess Mean Psychological Distress Scores at Month 3, in addition to the Organizational Citizenship Behaviors Checklist (OCB-C) Scale and Employment Functioning Scale. Medication covariates such as diabetes treatments, anti-psychotics, antidepressants, anticonvulsants, steroids, bronchodilators, stimulants and more will also be collected alongside outcome data at Baseline (Month 0), and Months 3, 6 and 12."

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Is this research endeavor accepting new participants at present?

"According to the clinicaltrials.gov database, researchers are presently seeking participants for this study which was initially published on September 17th 2021 and revised January 14th 2022."

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How many individuals have thus far enrolled in this research project?

"Yes, the information accessible from clinicaltrials.gov suggests that recruitment for this trial is ongoing; it was unveiled on September 17th 2021 and its details were last modified on January 14th 2022. The study requires 600 patients to be enrolled at one medical centre."

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~273 spots leftby May 2026