Addressing non-medical health-related social needs through a community-based lifestyle intervention during the COVID-19 pandemic: The Black Impact program.
Joshua J Joseph, Darrell M Gray, Amaris Williams...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36893165Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
Age: 18Years +
MALE
ID06055036
Black Impact: The Mechanisms Underlying Psychosocial Stress Reduction in a Cardiovascular Health Intervention
Led by Ohio State University · Updated on 2025-10-06
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
52 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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Ohio State University
Lead Sponsor
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American Heart Association
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This research investigates a community-based lifestyle intervention called Black Impact, designed to improve cardiovascular health (CVH) among Black men, who have the shortest life expectancy among non-indigenous groups partly due to lower CVH. The study evaluates Black Impact's effects on CVH and psychosocial stress, aiming to better understand how the program reduces cardiovascular disease risk. This investigation is a randomized, wait-list controlled trial focused on addressing health equity through innovative, multi-modal approaches. The Black Impact intervention lasts 24 weeks and includes weekly 90-minute sessions combining physical activity and health education. Participants join groups based on their location and receive guidance from a health coach, a community health worker addressing social needs and connecting participants to care, and a fitness trainer. The intervention adapts elements from established programs like the Diabetes Prevention Program and the American Heart Association's Check, Change, Control programs. Participants will engage in weekly group sessions and be monitored over 24 weeks for changes in cardiovascular health using the American Heart Association's Life's Essential 8 metrics. Assessments include stress levels, blood pressure, blood lipids, glucose, body mass index, diet, physical activity, nicotine exposure, sleep health, social functioning, and biological markers such as hair cortisol and gut microbiome health. The study also explores the resources needed to sustain partnerships that support cardiovascular health equity. Participation lasts at least 24 weeks with ongoing evaluation.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Black Impact: The Mechanisms Underlying Psychosocial Stress Reduction in a Cardiovascular Health Intervention
Who Can Participate
Age: 18Years +
MALE
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Self-identify as a Black man
- Age 18 years or older
- Life's Essential 8 total average score less than 80
- English speaking
- Lives in Metropolitan Columbus, Ohio
You will not qualify if you...
- Healthcare provider-imposed limitations on physical activity
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Outpatient Treatment
Duration - 24 weeks
Participants take part in the 24-week Black Impact community-based lifestyle intervention, meeting weekly in groups for coaching and physical activity led by a health coach, community health worker, and trainer.
Weekly visits for up to 24 weeks
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43202
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Research Team
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Sean Matambo
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Luiza Reopell
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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