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Clinical Trials/NCT01235702
NCT01235702CompletedPhase 1

Multiple CVD Risk Reduction in Adult African-Americans: A Pilot Study

Morehouse School of Medicine1 site in 1 country210 target enrollmentStarted: September 1, 2002Last updated:
Conditions

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Phase 1
Status
Completed
Enrollment
210
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
blood pressure

Study Overview

Brief Summary

A 12-week treatment/control trial was implemented to assess the effects of a multi component lifestyle program on improvements in body mass index, weight, perceived stress and blood pressure in African American men and women who were at increased risk for cardiovascular disease. It was hypothesized that treatment group would experience significant improvements when compared to the control group.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Single Group
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
Single (Participant)

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
21 Years to 65 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • •African American men and women aged >21 with elevated blood pressure and excess body weight who resided in metro Atlanta, GA.

Exclusion Criteria

  • •Individuals with normal blood pressure and body weight, as well as those residing outside of metro Atlanta, GA. Individuals with psychological conditions were also excluded.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

blood pressure

Time Frame: 10/2002 - 11/2003

a 12-week behavior modification program was implemented to assess the effects of nutrition counseling, stress reduction education, and directed physical activity on African Americans at increased risk for cardiovascular disease.

Secondary Outcomes

  • body weight(10/2002 - 11/2003)

Investigators

Sponsor Class
Other

Study Sites (1)

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