Can a 12-Week lifestyle program slash heart risk in families?
NCT ID NCT00552591
First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a 12-week program led by a heart health educator can lower cholesterol and improve heart health in spouses, siblings, and children of people hospitalized with coronary heart disease. Participants work with an educator to create a personal plan for smoking cessation, exercise, healthy eating, and weight management, with medication support if needed. The goal is to see if this targeted approach reduces the ratio of total to HDL cholesterol and other risk factors compared to usual care.
What this could mean
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Active substance
12-week risk reduction program with heart health educator
What this could lead to
If effective, this program could offer a simple, low-cost way to help families of heart patients lower their own heart disease risk through lifestyle changes and medication support.
What could go wrong
This is a single-center trial with 426 participants, so results may not apply to all populations. The program relies on personal motivation, and long-term adherence is uncertain.
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Conditions
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Locations
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University of Ottawa Heart Institute
Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 4W7, Canada