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Behavioural Intervention

Black Impact Intervention for Cardiovascular Health

Q: How many participants is the research team accepting for this trial?

<p>Aye, clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this medical trial is actively recruiting participants. The listing was initially posted on August 24th 2023 and revised most recently on September 19th 2023. 340 individuals are needed to be enrolled at one single site for the study's completion.</p>

Q: Is there still an opportunity to participate in this experiment?

<p>Correct. According to clinicaltrials.gov, the commencement of this medical trial was on August 24th 2023 and is actively looking for 340 participants from a single centre. The research has been recently updated as well - September 19th 2023 being the most recent amendment date.</p>

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Recruiting

Led By Joshua Joseph, MD

Research Sponsored by Ohio State University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Adult age 18 years or older

Life's Essential 8 total average score < 80

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 156 weeks

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial aims to develop a scalable intervention to improve cardiovascular health and psychosocial stress in Black men, to reduce CV disease risk. It will assess the efficacy of the intervention & evaluate the biological pathways.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for English-speaking Black men over 18 living in Metropolitan Columbus, Ohio, with below-average cardiovascular health as per the Life's Essential 8 score. It's not suitable for those who have been advised against physical activity by a healthcare provider.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The 'Black Impact' intervention is being tested to see if it can improve cardiovascular health and reduce psychosocial stress. Participants will engage in weekly physical activities, health education, and work with a health coach for 24 weeks.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this intervention involves lifestyle changes like exercise and education rather than medication, side effects are minimal but may include typical exercise-related discomfort or injury.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am 18 years old or older.

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My overall health score is below 80.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 156 weeks

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~156 weeks

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 156 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Cardiovascular Health

Secondary outcome measures

Change in Central Aortic Pressure

Change in Conserved Transcriptional Response to Adversity

Change in Gut Microbiome Health

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Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Black Impact InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Black Impact Intervention

Group II: Black Impact Waitlist ControlActive Control1 Intervention

Usual Care

0 / 2Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Ohio State UniversityLead Sponsor

830 Previous Clinical Trials

505,280 Total Patients Enrolled

American Heart AssociationOTHER

326 Previous Clinical Trials

4,933,286 Total Patients Enrolled

Joshua Joseph, MDPrincipal InvestigatorOhio State University

1 Previous Clinical Trials

150 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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How many participants is the research team accepting for this trial?

"Aye, clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this medical trial is actively recruiting participants. The listing was initially posted on August 24th 2023 and revised most recently on September 19th 2023. 340 individuals are needed to be enrolled at one single site for the study's completion."

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Is there still an opportunity to participate in this experiment?

"Correct. According to clinicaltrials.gov, the commencement of this medical trial was on August 24th 2023 and is actively looking for 340 participants from a single centre. The research has been recently updated as well - September 19th 2023 being the most recent amendment date."

Answered by AI

Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Black Impact: The Mechanisms Underlying Psychosocial Stress Reduction in a Cardiovascular Health Intervention

Joshua Joseph, MD 2023. "Black Impact: The Mechanisms Underlying Psychosocial Stress Reduction in a Cardiovascular Health Intervention". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06055036.

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