Louisville study asks: do trees make your heart healthier?
NCT ID NCT03670524
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether adding green spaces, like trees and parks, to neighborhoods can improve heart health and overall well-being. Researchers will follow 835 adults aged 30-70 living in Louisville, measuring things like artery stiffness, blood pressure, and body composition over two years. The goal is to understand how the environment around us affects our health.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this research could show that adding trees and green spaces improves heart health and reduces disease risk in communities.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may be influenced by many other factors.
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University of Louisville
RECRUITINGLouisville, Kentucky, 40202, United States
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