Status:

COMPLETED

Reducing Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Perimenopausal Latinas

Lead Sponsor:

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)

Conditions:

Cardiovascular Risk Factor

Health Behavior

Eligibility:

FEMALE

40-60 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The goal of this study is to pilot test a 12-week behavioral intervention among perimenopausal Latinas (age 40-55 years) that integrates evidence-based education with physical activity, stress managem...

Detailed Description

While CVD mortality is the leading cause of death in the United States, large racial/ethnic disparities in cardiovascular health exist between Latinas and non-Hispanic populations. Risk of CVD increas...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • age 40-60 years
  • self-identify as Hispanic/Latina
  • understand spoken English or Spanish
  • perimenopausal or early postmenopausal (menstrual bleeding in the past 3 months, but timing have varied in past year; no menstrual bleeding in the past 3-11 months; last menstrual cycle 12-24 months ago)
  • intact uterus and at least one ovary
  • not currently pregnant
  • no hormone therapy or oral contraceptives in the past 3 months
  • consent to join the study

Exclusion

  • heart murmur
  • congenital heart disease
  • family history of sudden death
  • difficulty exercising
  • history of CVD (heart attack, stroke, coronary heart disease)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 30 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 30 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

49 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04313751

Start Date

June 30 2020

End Date

June 30 2023

Last Update

August 20 2024

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27599