Community-Led heart program aims to lower blood pressure in rural NC

NCT ID NCT06730633

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether a program called Heart Matters can help Black adults in rural eastern North Carolina lower their blood pressure. About 173 people with at least one heart disease risk factor (like high blood pressure or obesity) will take part. The program is led by community members and focuses on healthy habits to control heart disease risk.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • A Better Chance, A Better Community

    Enfield, North Carolina, 27823, United States

  • Carolina Hierarchy of Needs

    Spring Hope, North Carolina, 27882, United States

  • Girls Making the Grade

    Rocky Mount, North Carolina, 27804, United States

  • Marks Chapel Baptist Church

    Rocky Mount, North Carolina, 27801, United States

  • St. James United Holy Church

    Stantonsburg, North Carolina, 27883, United States

  • The Mercer Foundation, Inc.

    Nashville, North Carolina, 27856, United States

  • Thorne's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church

    Rocky Mount, North Carolina, 27801, United States

  • Truth Tabernacle Ministries

    Rocky Mount, North Carolina, 27801, United States

  • Warren County Health Department

    Warrenton, North Carolina, 27537, United States