Heart risk study for Black adults with food insecurity
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests if giving small rewards for buying healthy food and taking medicines can lower heart disease risk in African American adults who have trouble getting enough food. You will get help with food costs and health coaching.
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Who can take part
- You are Black or African American (non-Hispanic)
- You have had trouble affording enough food in the past year
- You are 40 years or older
- You have diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or are overweight, or you smoke cigarettes
- You can speak and understand English
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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