New study tests if talking about racism can improve black Women's heart health
NCT ID NCT05902741
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Updated 3 times
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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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 300 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2023
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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50 to 75 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Between the ages of 50 and 75 * Female * Post-menopausal (without menstrual period for at least 12 consecutive months) * Self-identified AA or Black * Able to write, read, speak English * Must have at least 1 of any of the following: * Waist circumference \>88 cm * Systolic BP\>130 mmHg and/ or diastolic BP\>88 mmHg or on antihypertensive medications * Diagnosed and/or being treated for hypercholesterolemia * History of Type 2 diabetes Exclusion Criteria: * History of myocardial infarction or ischemic heart disease/angina, stent placement, coronary artery bypass, left ventricular hypertrophy, congestive heart failure, or ischemic stroke * Any major immune-related disease (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis. lupus) * Use of immune-altering medications, such as glucocorticoids * Periodontal disease, bleeding gums, dental work in past 72 hours * Current smoker or has smoked in past 3 months * Active cancer * Active infection * Substance abuse * Cognitive or psychiatric disorder that would affect ability to participate in classes (Brief Screen for Cognitive Impairment total score of 8 or higher)
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Study contacts
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Contact
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Locations
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Loyola University Chicago
RECRUITINGMaywood, Illinois, 60153, United States
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