Evaluating a wellness program's impact on cardiovascular health in a community
Evaluating BSW HWC's Population Health Model Expansion At Bonton Farms: a Place-Based Quasi-Experimental Study Linking Medical and Social Services
This study is testing a wellness program to see if it can improve heart health and quality of life for people in the Bonton neighborhood over a year.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Baylor Research Institute Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Dallas, Texas) |
| Trial ID | NCT06044831 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the effects of a comprehensive wellness and social determinants of health intervention on cardiovascular health within the Bonton neighborhood. Participants, aged 18 and older, will engage in various health programs over a year, with their health and wellbeing indicators collected at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months. The study will evaluate improvements in cardiometabolic health and quality of life, as well as identify which specific programs are most beneficial for different sub-groups, such as the elderly or individuals with diabetes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who can modify their diet and physical activity and are willing to participate in programs at Bonton Farms for 12 months.
Not a fit: Patients with terminal illnesses, those unable to alter their diet or physical activity due to medical conditions, or those who have recently participated in intensive lifestyle change programs may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved cardiovascular health and quality of life for participants in community settings.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with community-based health interventions, indicating potential for positive outcomes in similar approaches.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older * Ability to alter diet and/or physical activity * Willing to participate in a 12-month study * Willing and able to participate in programs at Bonton Farms * Cannot have participated in an intensive lifestyle change program (Group Lifestyle Balance, Health Eating and Lifestyle Program, or first cohort of apprenticeship) in the last 6 months or have attended more than two weeks of an intensive lifestyle change program * Cannot be diagnosed with a terminal illness * Cannot be pregnant or planning to get pregnant in the next 12 months Exclusion Criteria: * Below the age of 18 years * Unable to alter diet and physical activity due to medical condition * Not willing to participate in a 12-month study * Not willing and unable to participate in programs at Bonton Farms * Participated in an intensive lifestyle change program (Group Lifestyle Balance, Health Eating and Lifestyle Program, or first cohort of Bonton Farms' apprenticeship) or has attended more than two weeks of an intensive lifestyle change * Be diagnosed with a terminal illness * Currently pregnant or planning to get pregnant in the next 12 months
Where this trial is running
Dallas, Texas
- Baylor Scott & White Health and Wellness Center — Dallas, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Leilani Dodgen, PhD, MPH — Baylor Scott & White Health and Wellness Center
- Study coordinator: Brittany Ajoku, MPH
- Email: brittany.ajoku@bswhealth.org
- Phone: 2148653076
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.