New group program aims to cut stroke risk in African-American men
NCT ID NCT04402125
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a 6-month program called TEAM designed to help African-American men who have had a stroke or mini-stroke manage their health better. The program included group sessions with a nurse and peer educators, focusing on lifestyle changes to lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Researchers compared 80 men in the program to 80 men on a waitlist to see if the program improved key risk factors.
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Active substance
TargEted MAnageMent Intervention (TEAM) - a behavioral program with group sessions and peer support
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could help African-American men better control stroke risk factors, potentially reducing their chance of another stroke.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 160 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The program requires active participation, which may not work for all.
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Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States