Creating a culturally tailored Family Health History tool for the Black community
Family Health Histories: Creating a Culturally Tailored Tool to Reduce Health Disparities in the African American Community
This study is trying to create a Family Health History tool designed for the Black community to help people understand their family's health history and encourage them to take steps for better health.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Michigan State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Flint, Michigan) |
| Trial ID | NCT05358964 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project aims to develop a culturally tailored Family Health History (FHH) tool specifically for the African American community to enhance understanding and utilization of family health histories. By co-developing this tool with community members, the initiative seeks to educate and empower individuals about hereditary diseases and promote preventative health behaviors, such as screenings. The approach addresses the unique cultural and communication needs of African Americans, aiming to reduce health disparities linked to hereditary conditions. The program will focus on increasing health literacy and connecting individuals to necessary health services.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are African American individuals aged 18 and older who are English speaking.
Not a fit: Patients who are non-English speaking, younger than 18 years old, or do not identify as African American may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could significantly improve health outcomes in the African American community by promoting preventative health measures and reducing the incidence of hereditary diseases.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been various initiatives aimed at health literacy and culturally tailored health interventions, this specific approach to Family Health Histories in the African American community is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Self Identify as African American; age 18 and older, English speaking Exclusion Criteria: * Non English speaking, non African American, younger than 18 years old
Where this trial is running
Flint, Michigan
- Michigan State University — Flint, Michigan, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Kent D Key, PhD — Michigan State University
- Study coordinator: Kent D Key, PhD
- Email: keykent@msu.edu
- Phone: 810-600-5663
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.