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Black Impact: The Mechanisms Underlying Psychosocial Stress Reduction in a Cardiovascular Health Intervention

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyMaleOhio State University
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Lower attainment of cardiovascular health (CVH), indicated by the American Heart Association's Life's Simple 7 (LS7; physical activity, diet, cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, smoking, glycemia) and Life's Essential 8 (LE8; LS7+sleep) metrics, is a major contributor to Black men having the shortest life-expectancy of any non-indigenous race/sex group. Unfortunately, a paucity of literature exists on interventions aimed at improving CVH among Black men. The team of clinician scientists and community partners co-developed a community-based lifestyle intervention titled Black Impact: a 24-week intervention for Black men with less-than-ideal CVH (\<4 LS7 metrics in the ideal range) with 45 minutes of weekly physical activity, 45 minutes of weekly health education, and engagement with a health coach, group fitness trainer, and community health worker. Single-arm pilot testing of t

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * The inclusion criteria are: 1) Black men (self-report); 2) adult age 18 years or older; 3) Life's Essential 8 total average score \< 80; 4) English speaking; and 5) lives in Metropolitan Columbus, Ohio. Exclusion Criteria: * healthcare provider-imposed limitations on physical activity.
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What it tests

  • Black Impact Intervention
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Where

1 site
The Ohio State University
Columbus, United States
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