Improving wellness and reducing stress in midlife Black women
Using Life's Essential 8 to Lower Heart Disease Risk in Midlife Black Women
This study is testing a program to help midlife Black women lower their stress and improve their health to see if it can reduce heart disease risk factors.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 2 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 64 (estimated) |
| Ages | 45 Years to 64 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Ohio State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cincinnati, Ohio) |
| Trial ID | NCT06707636 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This research aims to enhance the Midlife Black Women's Stress Reduction and Wellness Intervention (B-SWELL), focusing on lowering heart disease risk factors through stress reduction and healthier lifestyle behaviors. The study will involve a randomized controlled trial with 64 midlife Black women, aged 45-64, from the Greater Cincinnati area, who will be assigned to either the B-SWELL program or a control group. Participants will engage in weekly sessions that include meditative practices, interactive presentations, and coaching, while the control group will receive standard wellness information without stress management components. The goal is to increase engagement and address social determinants of health affecting participation.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are Black/African American women aged 45-64 who are willing to commit to the study's requirements.
Not a fit: Patients with major health conditions prohibiting safe participation or those recently immigrated may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce heart disease risk and improve overall wellness among midlife Black women.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with lifestyle interventions targeting stress and heart disease risk factors in similar populations.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Identifies as Black/ African American * Age 45-64. * Willing to adhere to the study requirements. Exclusion Criteria: * Incarcerated or on house arrest, * Diagnosed with terminal illness, severe mental illness, or dementia. * Unable or unwilling to participate in 8 weekly sessions and 4 phone interviews.
Where this trial is running
Cincinnati, Ohio
- Ohio State University — Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Dr. Holly J Jones, PhD
- Email: jones.7935@osu.edu
- Phone: 614-247-6082
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.