Can a culturally tailored program cut heart disease risk in chinese americans?

NCT ID NCT06136793

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a 10-week educational program called HomeStyles-China, designed to help Chinese American adults improve their diet, increase physical activity, and reduce risk factors for heart disease and diabetes. Researchers will enroll 400 participants and measure changes in eating habits, exercise, blood sugar, waist size, and gut bacteria. The goal is to see if a culturally tailored program can lead to lasting health improvements.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

educational program (HomeStyles-China)

What this could lead to

If successful, this program could offer a practical, culturally tailored way to help Chinese Americans lower their risk for heart disease and diabetes.

What could go wrong

This is a behavioral intervention, not a drug, so results depend on participants sticking with the program. The study is relatively small (400 people) and early-stage, so findings may not apply to all Chinese Americans.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Disease diabetes mellitus Feeding Behavior Health Behavior hypertensive disorder Inflammation Motor Activity Sedentary Behavior

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Rutgers University

    New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901, United States