Preparing FIM-BCS - A Lifestyle Modification for African-American Breast Cancer Survivors
Developing FIM-BCS: A Lifestyle Modification for African-American Breast Cancer Survivors With Cardiovascular Risk Factors
University of Illinois at Chicago
24 participants
Feb 5, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Hypertension and obesity are both major risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), a leading cause of death for Black women in the United States. The investigators propose examining the feasibility and acceptability of the 12-week RN-CHeFRx (Real Nourishment and Cooking Healthy Food is Rx) intervention \- grocery delivery, cooking classes, and nutrition education - for Black women with hypertension and obesity to improve nutritious eating habits and blood pressure control.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- self-identified as Black or of African descent
- female
- ≥ 18 years old
- baseline blood pressure ≥130/85 or diagnosed with hypertension and/or BMI ≥ 25
Exclusion Criteria6
- inability to cook in their homes
- cognitive deficits impeding the ability to participate or provide informed consent
- current treatment for cancer
- liver or renal disease
- pregnancy
- lack of English language proficiency
Interventions
Behavioral: RN-CHeFRx The RN-CHeFRx trial to enhance dietary intake and blood pressure control in Black women with hypertension and obesity compared to usual care.
Locations(1)
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NCT06504914