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Behavioural Intervention

Black Impact Intervention for Cardiovascular Health

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Joshua Joseph, MD
Research Sponsored by Ohio State University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Adult age 18 years or older
Life's Essential 8 total average score < 80
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 156 weeks
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to develop a scalable intervention to improve cardiovascular health and psychosocial stress in Black men, to reduce CV disease risk. It will assess the efficacy of the intervention & evaluate the biological pathways.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for English-speaking Black men over 18 living in Metropolitan Columbus, Ohio, with below-average cardiovascular health as per the Life's Essential 8 score. It's not suitable for those who have been advised against physical activity by a healthcare provider.
What is being tested?
The 'Black Impact' intervention is being tested to see if it can improve cardiovascular health and reduce psychosocial stress. Participants will engage in weekly physical activities, health education, and work with a health coach for 24 weeks.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves lifestyle changes like exercise and education rather than medication, side effects are minimal but may include typical exercise-related discomfort or injury.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am 18 years old or older.
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My overall health score is below 80.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~156 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 156 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Cardiovascular Health
Secondary study objectives
Change in Central Aortic Pressure
Change in Conserved Transcriptional Response to Adversity
Change in Gut Microbiome Health
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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Black Impact InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Black Impact Intervention
Group II: Black Impact Waitlist ControlActive Control1 Intervention
Usual Care

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Ohio State UniversityLead Sponsor
866 Previous Clinical Trials
654,817 Total Patients Enrolled
American Heart AssociationOTHER
346 Previous Clinical Trials
4,971,193 Total Patients Enrolled
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77 Patients Enrolled for Sleep
Joshua Joseph, MDPrincipal InvestigatorOhio State University
2 Previous Clinical Trials
250 Total Patients Enrolled
~175 spots leftby Mar 2026
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