Church-based health intervention to reduce racial inequalities in cardiovascular health
Church-based Health Intervention to Eliminate Racial Inequalities in Cardiovascular Health
This study is testing two different ways to help Black communities in New Orleans improve their heart health and reduce risks for heart disease through health coaching and education.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 806 (estimated) |
| Ages | 40 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Tulane University Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy, radiation |
| Locations | 1 site (New Orleans, Louisiana) |
| Trial ID | NCT06065098 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The CHERISH study aims to address racial disparities in cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors among predominantly Black communities in New Orleans, Louisiana. This cluster randomized trial will compare two implementation strategies: a community health worker (CHW)-led multifaceted intervention and a group-based education approach. Over 18 months, the study will evaluate the effectiveness of these strategies in reducing CVD risk and improving health outcomes, while also assessing implementation factors such as acceptability and sustainability. The intervention includes health coaching, exercise programs, and education on lifestyle changes and medication adherence.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are men and women aged 40 and older with three or more cardiovascular disease risk factors who are associated with participating churches.
Not a fit: Patients with recent hospitalization for heart failure or heart attack, current cancer treatment, or severe chronic kidney disease may not benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce cardiovascular disease risk factors and improve health outcomes for African American communities.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with community-based health interventions targeting racial health disparities, indicating potential for positive outcomes in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Men or women aged ≥40 years * Community members associated with the participating churches (church members and their families and friends) * Individuals with three or more CVD risk factors (out of seven): * Current smoker * Overweight or obese (BMI ≥25 kg/m2) * Insufficient physical activity (\<150 minutes/week moderate intensity or \<75 minutes/week vigorous intensity) * Healthy diet score of \<4 components * Total cholesterol ≥200 mg/dL * Blood pressure ≥130/80 mmHg * Fasting plasma glucose ≥100 mg/dL * Willing and able to participate in the intervention Exclusion Criteria: * No prior hospitalization in the last 3 months for chronic heart failure or heart attack. * No current diagnosis of cancer requiring chemotherapy or radiation therapy * No stage-5 chronic kidney disease requiring chronic dialysis, or transplant. * Not pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the next 18 months. * No plans to move out of the New Orleans metropolitan area during the next year.
Where this trial is running
New Orleans, Louisiana
- Tulane University — New Orleans, Louisiana, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Joide Laurent, MPH
- Email: jlaurent@tulane.edu
- Phone: 504-988-5432
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.