A program to enhance engagement and enrollment in cardiovascular research for diverse populations
Developing a Learning COmmunity to Increase eNgagemeNt and Enrollment in Cardiovascular Clinical Trials
This study is trying to see if a new program can help get more women and Black and Latino adults involved in heart disease research by sending them personalized health information and opportunities through text messages.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Johns Hopkins University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Baltimore, Maryland) |
| Trial ID | NCT06347484 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The CONNECT initiative aims to create a participant-centered learning platform to boost diversity in cardiovascular disease research, particularly among women and Black and Latino adults. It employs electronic health record (EHR)-informed and community-engaged recruitment strategies to identify and enroll adults with cardiovascular disease or risk factors. Participants will receive tailored educational content about cardiovascular health and research opportunities via text messages over a 12-month period. The project also includes a sub-study to evaluate the effectiveness of different outreach methods for recruitment.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older who self-identify as having cardiovascular disease or risk factors and reside in the US.
Not a fit: Patients who are unwilling or unable to provide informed consent will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could significantly increase diversity in cardiovascular research, leading to more inclusive and representative health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in enhancing recruitment and engagement in clinical trials through community-based approaches, making this initiative a promising extension of those efforts.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Participant is 18 years or older * Residing in the US * Self-identifies as having cardiovascular disease or cardiovascular risk factors * Has a mobile phone and is willing to receive text-messages * Can read in English or Spanish Exclusion Criteria: * Unwilling or unable to provide informed consent
Where this trial is running
Baltimore, Maryland
- Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing — Baltimore, Maryland, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Hailey N Miller, PhD, RN — Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
- Study coordinator: Cassie Lewis-Land, MS, CCRP
- Email: clewis4@jhmi.edu
- Phone: 433-927-8722
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.