A Randomized Control Trial of Conversations Advancing Resilience and Empowerment (CARE) Intervention
A Randomized Control Trial of Conversations Advancing Resilience and Empowerment (CARE): A Peer-Led Intervention to Improve Health Among Communities in Texas
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
200 participants
Jun 2, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The investigators propose to implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the peer-led CARE Intervention designed to mitigate health differences among rural and low-income communities in Texas. This intervention leverages the expertise of Community Health Workers (CHWs) to empower rural and low-income communities, improving health outcomes through outreach, education, counseling, and social support.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria5
- Females between the ages of 18-49
- Self-report at least one risk factor cardiovascular disease (e.g. high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, overweight, and family history of heart disease).
- Reside in one of the priority communities will be eligible to participate in the study.
- Meet minimum digital literacy criteria, defined as having a working and readily accessible email address and using a smart device daily for texting, calling, and checking email.
- Priority communities for the South Texas site include Harris, Hidalgo, Cameron, Willacy, Starr, and Nueces counties plus surrounding coastal communities served by South Coastal AHEC.
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Interventions
Health promotion intervention to address chronic disease risk
Locations(2)
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NCT07698964