Can churches help close the heart health gap? new study tests community approach
NCT ID NCT06065098
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a church-based program led by community health workers can help Black adults in Louisiana lower their risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol. About 812 participants from local churches will receive either a health worker-led program or group education sessions. The goal is to see which approach works better over 18 months.
What this could mean
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Active substance
community health worker-led lifestyle and medical management program
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that church-based community health worker programs effectively reduce heart disease risk and racial health disparities.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral intervention study, not a drug trial. Results depend on participant adherence and may not apply to other communities or settings.
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Tulane University
New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112, United States