Afterschool program for heart health in kids
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study offers an afterschool program that helps kids improve their heart health. It includes fun activities to reduce risks like obesity and high blood pressure, and you'll get text message tips to support healthy habits.
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Who can take part
- Your child is entering 1st through 4th grade (about 5 to 11 years old).
- A doctor or nurse has said your child has at least one heart-related risk, like obesity, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, or high cholesterol.
- Your child goes to an elementary school with a participating afterschool program.
- Your family's income is at or below 250% of the federal poverty level.
- You, the parent or guardian, have a phone that can receive text messages.
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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