RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05220332

Church-based Intervention to Improve Blood Pressure in African Americans

Abundant Living: A Church-based Intervention to Improve Blood Pressure in African Americans


Sponsor

Rush University Medical Center

Enrollment

312 participants

Start Date

Mar 15, 2022

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This is a 12-month behavioral cluster-randomized trial testing a church-based intervention to reduce blood pressure in African Americans with uncontrolled blood pressure.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a church-based program that uses Bible study and dietary coaching to help African Americans lower their blood pressure. The program is delivered through weekly online (Zoom) meetings at participating churches. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 or older - You are African American and attend a predominantly African American church - You have uncontrolled high blood pressure (generally above 140/90, or above 130/80 if you are 65+, have diabetes, kidney disease, or high cardiovascular risk) - You attend church at least once a month (virtually or in person) - You can attend weekly Zoom meetings **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You cannot make your own food choices (e.g., you eat at a shelter or nursing home) - You have a medical condition that prevents you from eating vegetables (e.g., kidney disease, Crohn's disease) - You have a serious illness with an uncertain outlook over the next 6 months - You have cognitive impairment or do not speak English - You plan to move within 6 months - Another person in your household is already in this study Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALHeart to Heart

The Heart to Heart intervention will be delivered at the churches over 6 months. The intervention consists of 12 bible study sessions (45 minutes) led by the Senior Pastor and 24 behavior change small group sessions (90 minutes) led by a trained Rush staff interventionist. These sessions are open to the entire church membership and focus on improving diet and physical well being. A community health worker will provide individualized support to participants with uncontrolled blood pressure who do not reduce their blood pressure by participating in small groups.

BEHAVIORALMoney Smart

The Money Smart program for adults was developed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). It consists of training modules that cover basic financial topics including deposit and credit services offered by financial institutions, how to obtain and use credit effectively, and the basics of building or repairing credit. This group-based program will be delivered in 14 sessions over 6 months and will be led by a trained instructor.


Locations(1)

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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