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N/A Completed N=143 Randomized Single-blind Prevention

Reducing Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Rural Communities in North Carolina

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02707432 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
143
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Apr 2020
Primary outcomePrimary: Change in Weight — 0.41; 0.92 pounds

Summary

The study will determine the feasibility and efficacy of adapting an evidence-based intervention (EBI) to reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in rural African American communities and determine the acceptability of mobile technology in these communities to support behavior change.

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Change in Weight
0.41; 0.92
SECONDARY
Change in Systolic Blood Pressure
8.79; 2.67
SECONDARY
Change in Diastolic Blood Pressure
5.05; 2.00

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • African American
  • Aged 21 and older
  • Has at least one of the following cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors: pre-diabetes, hypertension, obesity, family history of early CVD, prior CVD
  • Reside in Nash or Edgecombe counties of North Carolina

Exclusion Criteria

  • Evidence of active or unstable CVD
  • Cognitive impairment that limits informed consent
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02707432). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.

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