Can a lifestyle program close the heart health gap? 2,000 pennsylvanians enrolled

NCT ID NCT00143923

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study follows 2,000 adults aged 45-75 in Pennsylvania to better understand why some groups have higher heart disease risk than others. Researchers will test a community-based behavior change program in 800 high-risk participants to see if it works better than usual care. The goal is to improve risk prediction and find ways to reduce heart problems for everyone.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Pittsburgh

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

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