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Can couples working together cut heart risk in asian indian immigrants?

NCT ID NCT06643806

Prevention Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 24, 2026 · Last updated Sep 25, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers are testing a 12-week program led by peer leaders to help first-generation Asian Indian immigrant couples lower their risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. The program addresses diet, physical activity, and acculturation stress through weekly 90-minute classes in person and online. The study compares couples who receive the peer-led program with those who get a basic lifestyle program, measuring changes in a 10-year heart disease risk score and stress levels.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a 12-week peer leader-facilitated dyadic behavioral intervention
What this could lead to
If it works, this approach could offer a culturally tailored way to help immigrant couples lower their heart disease risk together.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study of 44 people, so it may not show clear benefits or translate to larger groups. Lifestyle changes are hard to maintain, and results may not apply beyond this community.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

44 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2025

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * community-dwelling first generation Asian Indian (AI) immigrants (in marital dyads) between the ages of 18-70 years of age who can read and write English and are technology literate. Exclusion Criteria: * AIs not in a marital dyad, those below the age of 20 or above 70 years or those born in the US or visiting the US from India.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder hyperlipidemia type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Cardiovascular diseases Hyperlipidemias Type 2 diabetes mellitus in obese

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

    New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901, United States

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