New study tests if talking about racism can improve black Women's heart health

NCT ID NCT05902741

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Loyola University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a program called RiSE that helps African American women cope with race-based stress. Researchers want to see if it improves well-being, reduces inflammation, and changes DNA markers. 300 post-menopausal women aged 50-75 with heart or metabolic risk factors will join either the RiSE program or a general health education class for 8 weeks.

What this could mean

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Active substance: RiSE (Resilience, Stress, and Ethnicity) program
What this could lead to: If it works, this program could offer a way to reduce stress and improve health in African American women facing race-based stress.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study testing a behavioral program, so results may not be generalizable. The benefits may be modest or not last long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Inflammation inflammatory disease Racism

As listed by the trial registrant

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

INFLAMMATION RACISM STRESS

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Contact

Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

Loyola University Chicago
RECRUITING

Maywood, Illinois, 60153, United States

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