Can a community program cut heart risk? 2,000 pennsylvanians test new approach
NCT ID NCT00143923
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study follows 2,000 adults aged 45-75 in Pennsylvania to better predict who is at risk for heart disease and why some groups are more affected than others. About 800 participants at higher risk will be randomly assigned to either usual care or a special lifestyle program to see which works better. The goal is to improve risk assessment and find effective ways to reduce heart problems.
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University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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