New program aims to tackle heart disease in pasifika populations
NCT ID NCT07387393
First seen Feb 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study tests a 3-month lifestyle program called the PILI Pasifika Program for Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults who are overweight or have conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes. The program includes group lessons on healthy eating and physical activity, plus help with social challenges like food access. Researchers will track changes in weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol in 400 participants across Hawaii, the U.S. mainland, and Pacific Islands.
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Locations
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National Association of Pasifika Organizations
Fayetteville, Arkansas, 72704, United States
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Papa Ola Lokahi
Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
PILI Pasifika Program (behavioral lifestyle intervention)
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could offer a culturally tailored way to help Pasifika communities manage weight and reduce heart disease and diabetes risks.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage implementation study with no control group, so results may not prove the program works better than other approaches. Success depends on community engagement and long-term follow-up.
Conditions
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