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Can hunting, fishing, and gathering protect alaska native hearts?

NCT ID NCT07829341

NEW Prevention Sponsor: University of Alaska Fairbanks Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 21, 2026 · Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Summary

Researchers are testing a community-led prevention program called Qungasvik-Healthy Hearts in three rural Alaska Native communities. The program adapts traditional Yup'ik practices such as hunting, gathering, and fishing to see whether they can reduce risk factors for heart and cerebrovascular disease and improve mental health. About 300 youth, young adults, and elders will take part, with activity trackers, blood pressure checks, diet surveys, and questionnaires measuring social and cultural connectedness.

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Active substance
Qungasvik-Healthy Hearts, a culturally grounded community preventive program built around traditional Yup'ik hunting, gathering, and fishing practices
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give rural Alaska Native communities a culturally rooted way to lower heart and stroke risk and support mental health. It could also shape how prevention programs are designed with and for Indigenous communities elsewhere.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase, community-level study, so it may not show clear health effects. Results from three rural Alaska communities may not apply to other places, and participation depends on people taking part in the activities.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 300 people

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Expected to start

Oct 2026

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Expected to finish

Jan 2029

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

12 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * self-identify as a permanent resident of the study community * be a youth between the ages of 12-17 years, a young adult between the ages of 18-24, or an adult or elder the ages of 45+ * be able to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * does not have permanent residence in the community * is unable to provide written informed consent. All participant-facing study materials will be provided at an eighth-grade reading level.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder cerebrovascular disorder Chronic Disease hypertensive disorder Motor Activity psychiatric disorder Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cardio vascular disease Cerebro vascular disease Chronic disease (physical) Mental health

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Locations

  • University of Alaska Fairbanks

    Fairbanks, Alaska, 99775, United States

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