← Back to Search

Strong Hearts Urban for Cardiovascular Disease

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Chad D Rethorst, Ph.D.
Research Sponsored by Texas A&M University
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 12 weeks
Awards & highlights

Summary

The aim of this study is to assess the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of the adapted Strong Hearts (SH) intervention to improve weight status, American Heart Association's Life's Essential 8 (AHA Essential 8), and health behaviors among Black/African American and/or Hispanic/Latinx urban residents with overweight or obesity.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~12 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 12 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Body Weight
Secondary study objectives
Fruit and Vegetable Consumption
Intervention Engagement
Participant Acceptability
+3 more

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Strong Hearts UrbanExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
A 12-week multi-level intervention targeting behavior modification, nutrition education, strength training, aerobic exercise, and stress reduction activities
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Strong Hearts Urban
2023
N/A
~60

Find a Location

Who is running the clinical trial?

Texas A&M UniversityLead Sponsor
146 Previous Clinical Trials
24,885 Total Patients Enrolled
Chad D Rethorst, Ph.D.Principal InvestigatorTexas A&M AgriLife Research
1 Previous Clinical Trials
1 Total Patients Enrolled
~19 spots leftby Sep 2025