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.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 40 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 18000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Region Skane Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Malmö, Skåne County) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 1, 2020 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2030 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2040 |
| Registry record updated | October 29, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT04912739 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
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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
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.