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Behavioral Intervention
Online Gardening Classes for Cardiovascular Disease
N/A
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 24 weeks
Summary
This trial tests if online gardening classes can help people reduce risk factors for heart disease and improve diet & exercise.
Who is the study for?
Adults over 20 with risk factors for heart disease like high cholesterol, blood pressure issues, obesity, diabetes or a family history of early heart problems can join. They need internet access and a Facebook account to take an online gardening course aimed at improving diet and exercise.
What is being tested?
The trial tests if an online gardening program can help adults with cardiovascular risks improve their eating habits and physical activity. Participants will use digital tools like Fitbit to track progress while learning about gardening and healthy eating.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this is not a drug trial but an educational program focused on lifestyle changes through gardening, there are no direct side effects from medication. However, increased physical activity might cause muscle soreness in some participants.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 24 weeks
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~24 weeks
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Acceptability
Secondary study objectives
Cooking confidence
Demand
Fruit and vegetable intake
+6 moreTrial Design
2Treatment groups
Active Control
Placebo Group
Group I: Intervention groupActive Control1 Intervention
The intervention group will consist of a digitally delivered course designed to teach gardening, cooking and nutrition education to adults with risk factors for CVD. Participants will be invited to participate in 10 Zoom-based gardening and cooking education sessions. Zoom meetings will be facilitated by members of the study team, will present information to participants and will allow participants to ask questions and share their experiences with others. The materials will walk the participant through various aspects of starting and tending a garden. Participants will be asked to engage in a closed Facebook group.
Group II: Control GroupPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Participants in this group will complete all questionnaires but will not receive the digitally delivered course or access to Facebook.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Milton S. Hershey Medical CenterLead Sponsor
511 Previous Clinical Trials
2,870,820 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I do not have any health conditions that prevent me from gardening or eating more fruits and vegetables.I am not willing to have my voice and face recorded on Zoom for research.I am 20 years old or older.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Control Group
- Group 2: Intervention group
Awards:
This trial has 0 awards, including:Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.