Lifestyle Modification for High Blood Pressure and Obesity

(FIM-BCS Trial)

Age: 18+

Sex: Female

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago

Disqualifiers: Cancer, Liver disease, Renal disease, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

Duration: 12 weeks

24 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

Hypertension and obesity are both major risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), a leading cause of death for Black women in the United States. The investigators propose examining the feasibility and acceptability of the 12-week RN-CHeFRx (Real Nourishment and Cooking Healthy Food is Rx) intervention - grocery delivery, cooking classes, and nutrition education - for Black women with hypertension and obesity to improve nutritious eating habits and blood pressure control.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for African-American breast cancer survivors who are dealing with obesity and high blood pressure. It aims to help them improve their eating habits and manage blood pressure through a 12-week program involving grocery delivery, cooking classes, and nutrition education.

Inclusion Criteria

I am female.

Self-identified as Black or of African descent

My blood pressure is high or I have hypertension and my BMI is 30 or more.

Exclusion Criteria

I have a history of liver or kidney disease.

Lack of English language proficiency

I cannot cook in my home.

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants undergo the RN-CHeFRx intervention, which includes grocery delivery, cooking classes, and nutrition education

12 weeks

Weekly sessions (in-person)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment, with assessments at baseline, 12 weeks, and 6 months

6 months

Treatment Details

Interventions

• RN-CHeFRx

Trial Overview The RN-CHeFRx intervention being tested includes three components: the delivery of groceries to participants' homes, cooking classes designed to teach healthy meal preparation, and educational sessions on nutrition. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and well-received by the participants.

Participant Groups

Group I: Arms Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Food is Medicine approach Groups of 10 will attend a 12 week intervention that includes cooking classes, grocery delivery and nutrition education.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Illinois at Chicago

Lead Sponsor

Trials

653

Recruited

1,574,000+