Afterschool program for kids with heart health risks
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a program that combines a prescription for healthy habits with afterschool care for kids ages 5-11 who have heart health risks. The goal is to help reduce those risks through fun activities and support.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child must be in 1st through 4th grade (ages 5 to 11).
- Your child must have at least one heart health risk factor, like obesity, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, or high cholesterol, as diagnosed by a doctor.
- Your child must attend an elementary school that works with a certain afterschool program in the study.
- Your family's income must be at or below 250% of the federal poverty level (about $75,000 for a family of 4).
- You (the parent or guardian) must have a phone that can receive text messages.
- Your child must be able to safely do a 6-minute walk test and a finger stick blood test, as approved by their doctor.
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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