Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 40 to 70

Health dialogues to improve cardiovascular health in Skåne

Official title: Targeted Health Dialogues in Primary Care: Lifestyle Screening and Molecular Profiling for a Healthier Life

Run by Region Skane · NCT04912739 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a program that has health conversations with 40-year-olds in Skåne to see if it can help improve their heart health.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages40 Years to 70 Years
SexAll
Enrollment18000 (estimated)
SponsorRegion Skane
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Malmö, Skåne County)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 1, 2020
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2030
Study endsDecember 31, 2040
Registry record updatedOctober 29, 2026
Trial IDNCT04912739 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this program are men and women aged 40 to 70 who are registered at a healthcare center in Skåne county.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are unable to understand the study information or provide informed consent will not benefit from this program.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

The County Council of Region Skåne has launched a program called Targeted Health Dialogues aimed at enhancing cardiovascular health among its population. This observational initiative involves specially trained personnel conducting health dialogues, alongside the collection of clinical and laboratory data, as well as detailed questionnaires regarding individual health behaviors. Currently, the program enrolls all 40-year-old residents, with plans to include those aged 50 and 60 in the near future. The collected data will be linked to national and regional health records to analyze health outcomes and risk factors effectively.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to improved cardiovascular health and reduced incidence of serious diseases among participants.

How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives involving targeted health dialogues have shown success in improving health behaviors and reducing cardiovascular disease incidence.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* 40-, 50-, 60-, and 70-year old men and women
* Listed at a healthcare center in Skåne county

Exclusion Criteria:

\* Inability to understand the written study information and give informed consent

Where it's running

  • Center for Primary Health Care Research, Lund University and Region Skåne
    Malmö, Skåne County, Sweden
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Kristina Sundquist, PhD, MD — Center for Primary Health Care Research, Department of Clinical Sciences Malmö, Lund University
  • Study coordinator: Kristina Sundquist, PhD, MD
  • Email: kristina.sundquist@med.lu.se
  • Phone: +46 (0)40 391 376

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.