Heart Health Study in Washington D.C. to Develop a Community-Based Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention

Part of paid clinical trials in Bethesda, Maryland.

Sponsor
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Study ID
NCT01927783
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
19 Years - 85 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Study Details

Background: \- Past studies suggest that the best way to improve heart health in the Black community is through community-based programs. Researchers will partner with DC community leaders. They will collect information about the health and health needs of people in mostly Black churches in DC. They will study things that affect heart health, like diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol, and weight. They will also study how technology can keep track of activities and health. The information will show the health needs of church-based communities or faith-based organizations. Objectives: \- The primary objective of this study is to estimate the percentage of the population that meet ideal, intermediate, and poor criteria for each of the cardiovascular health factors (BMI, physical activity, dietary intake, blood pressure, total cholesterol, fasting plasma glucose, and cigarette smoking) in churches or faith-based organizations in the DMV area. This data will inform the design and implementation of a behavioral weight-loss intervention within the faith-based community immediately following this study. The secondary objectives are to: 1) evaluate usage of handheld devices for objectively measuring physical activity and dietary intake; 2) evaluate usage of web-based technology for monitoring cardiovascular health markers, including dietary intake; 3) examine referral methods for untreated hypertension, diabetes, and hypercholesterolemia; 4) compare lifestyle behaviors across levels of psychosocial factors, cultural norms, and neighborhood environment factors; and 5) formalize a community advisory board involved in the implementation of the health screening and needs assessment program and a future behavioral weight-loss intervention. Eligibility: \- Adults ages 19 to 85 who attend one of the study churches. Design: * Participants will visit their church for a 4-hour health exam. They will have their blood pressure and body measurements taken. They will have a drop of blood taken from their finger with a small needle. This blood will be tested for blood sugar and cholesterol. Participants will be given the results of these tests. * Participants will answer questions about their health. * All participants will be given an activity monitor to wear for 1 month. The activity monitor is worn around the wrist. Some participants will also receive an activity monitor that is worn around the waist. Participants will be given instructions on how to wear the activity monitors and follow the results on a website. * At the end of 1 month, participants will return one device (they can keep the other). They may receive a gift card for completing the study.

Key Dates

Start date
Feb 8, 2014
Status verified
Jun 2026
Primary completion
Dec 20, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
200 participants (estimated)

Arms

  • Arm: Group 1
    Healthy Volunteer
  • Arm: Group 2
    Focus Group- Neighborhood and Physical Activity
  • Arm: Group 3
    Focus Group
  • Arm: Group 4
    Focus Group- Mobile App
  • Arm: Group 5
    Consent for Cooking Survey Focus Group
  • Arm: Group 6
    Community Organization Survey focus Group

Primary Outcome Measure

estimate CVD risk factors in Ward 5,7,8 [ Time Frame: ongoing ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
National Institutes of Health Clinical CenterBethesdaMaryland20892-

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