CARDIOVASCULAR (CV) RISK

This study is testing a 12-week video coaching program called WeCan-Rural, designed to help breast cancer survivors in rural areas build healthy habits. The program teaches nutrition, exercise, and symptom management skills to potentially reduce future heart disease risk. Researc…

This study is testing if a personalized aerobic exercise program can help lower the risk of heart disease in people with chronic kidney disease or rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers will compare three groups: one doing supervised exercise, one receiving educational phone calls, an…

This study is testing a 10-week heart health program designed specifically for home health aides, who often have poor cardiovascular health. The program uses education and lifestyle support from trained 'peer coaches' who are also home health aides. Researchers want to see if par…

This study aims to find better ways to identify people at very high risk of heart attacks or strokes before they have any symptoms. Researchers will compare two approaches: using standard risk calculators versus adding special heart and neck artery scans. The goal is to see if sc…

This study is testing whether a mobile app called BumptUp can help pregnant women who don't currently exercise become more motivated to be active and improve their heart health. Researchers will compare 50 healthy women in their second trimester who use the app for 8 weeks to sim…

This study aims to understand how the health of people who receive a kidney transplant changes during the first year. Researchers will observe 30 adult patients to learn about their risk for heart disease and stroke, and how multiple health conditions develop. The study involves …

This study aims to understand how pregnancy complications, lifestyle, and environment affect a young mother's long-term heart health. Researchers will follow 1,800 women 3-6 years after childbirth, collecting health data and lifestyle information. The goal is to develop a simple …

This study aims to understand how long-term gender-affirming hormone therapy affects heart health. Researchers will follow 500 transgender adults for at least a year, measuring blood pressure, cholesterol, body composition, and other health markers. The goal is to gather better s…

This study aims to understand how different diets affect heart and metabolic health. Researchers will compare 105 healthy adults in Rosario, Argentina, who follow vegan, vegetarian, or omnivorous (meat-including) diets. Participants will provide detailed diet information and unde…

This study aims to understand how a person's neighborhood environment—like poverty, crime, and disorder—affects stress levels and biological markers of heart disease risk in women. Researchers will recruit 250 healthy women in Washington, DC, to measure their stress, physical act…