Lifestyle Education for Stroke Prevention

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

+1 other location

Overseen byRobert Dempsey, MD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?This project will develop a "Stroke Awareness Team" including training of Oneida Health Service Coaches working in partnership with the UW team for a population-based health awareness program. This team will develop a series of Oneida Nation Healthy Living and Stroke Awareness Events (from now on health events) to provide education as to the severity of the problem as well as our standard therapies for lifestyle change and risk factor avoidance. This will include education of the healthy members of the tribe including the children to identify signs of stroke and TIA in their elders as well as to develop healthy lifestyles at the earliest of ages to influence the elders to modify their risks.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for members of the Oneida Nation receiving care through the Oneida Health Council Program, who are at high risk for stroke based on their medical history and lifestyle factors like hypertension, diabetes, smoking, and BMI. They must be willing to participate in a two-year follow-up. People with dementia, certain disabilities, illiteracy or conditions that prevent full participation are excluded.

Inclusion Criteria

Willingness to participate in the study, including two-year follow-up

I meet the study criteria but am not at high risk for stroke.

You are currently receiving healthcare through the Oneida Health Council Program.

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Exclusion Criteria

You are unable to read or write.

I've had a procedure on my carotid artery that affects ultrasound results.

You have been diagnosed with dementia.

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Participant Groups

The study is testing a 'Stroke Awareness Team' approach versus standard therapies. High-risk individuals will receive either intensive coaching or standard care; low-risk individuals serve as controls without additional intervention. The program includes education on stroke prevention and healthy living events.

3Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Low risk - controlExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

age ≥ 55 with LESS than three of the following risk factors: * History of TIA/Stroke * History of Coronary Artery disease * History of Hypertension and/or current elevated blood pressure * History of Diabetes * Current smoker * BMI ≥30

Group II: High Risk- intense coachingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

age ≥ 55 with MORE than three of the following risk factors: * History of TIA/Stroke * History of Coronary Artery disease * History of Hypertension and/or current elevated blood pressure * History of Diabetes * Current smoker * BMI ≥30

Group III: High Risk - standard careExperimental Treatment1 Intervention