Low-cost program to reduce heart disease risk in India
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a low-cost program to help people in India lower their risk of heart disease and stroke. If you are at high risk because of conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure, or if you have recently had a heart attack or stroke, this program may help you manage your health better.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be at least 40 years old.
- You must have never had a heart attack or stroke (for the primary prevention group) OR have had one within the last year (for the secondary prevention group).
- You must have at least two of these risk factors: diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, protein in urine, or a family history of early heart disease or stroke.
- You must not have severe memory problems or other conditions that prevent you from participating.
- You must not have a serious illness that could limit your life to less than a year.
- You must be able to attend follow-up visits for the study period.
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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