Improving heart health in African American communities through church programs
Community Health Worker-Led Church-Based Intervention for Eliminating Cardiovascular Health Disparities in African Americans
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · TULANE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA · NIH-10913623
This study is all about helping African Americans improve their heart health by offering support and programs in their local churches, where they'll get coaching, exercise tips, and weight loss help, while also teaching healthcare providers to better support them.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | TULANE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW ORLEANS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10913623 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on reducing cardiovascular health disparities among African Americans by implementing a community health worker-led intervention in black churches. Over 18 months, the program will provide health coaching, exercise, and weight loss programs, as well as education for healthcare providers. Participants will engage in self-monitoring of their physical activity and health metrics, aiming to improve their overall cardiovascular health. The study will also evaluate how well the program is accepted and its effectiveness in real-world settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are African American adults who are at high risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as African American or those who are not at risk for cardiovascular disease may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in heart health and reduced cardiovascular disease rates among African Americans.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with community health worker-led interventions in improving health outcomes in similar populations.
Where this research is happening
NEW ORLEANS, UNITED STATES
- TULANE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA — NEW ORLEANS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MILLS, KATHERINE TERESA — TULANE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA
- Study coordinator: MILLS, KATHERINE TERESA
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.