Can churches help beat heart disease? new study tests community approach
NCT ID NCT05259150
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a program called Health for Hearts United, which trains church health leaders to run heart-health programs for their congregations. The goal is to help African Americans eat better, move more, and lower their risk of heart disease. About 225 African American adults will take part. The study will measure how many people join and stick with the program, not direct health changes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Behavioral program: health leader training and congregant health sessions
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a proven way for churches to help African Americans reduce their risk of heart disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small, early-stage study focused on process outcomes, not hard health endpoints. The program may not lead to lasting behavior change or measurable health improvements.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Center on Better Health and Life for Underserved Populations
Tallahassee, Florida, 32306, United States
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