Support Program for Heart Failure and Diabetes

Understanding and Addressing Risks of Low Socioeconomic Status and Diabetes for Heart Failure

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Type2diabetes Heart Failure Obesity
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
30 – 70
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Prevention
Participants needed
156 (estimated)
Sponsor
Johns Hopkins University · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adults with low income who have type 2 diabetes and obesity. Participants will receive help with exercise and problem-solving for 6 months to improve their health.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Rules you out Coronary artery diseaseSerious medical conditionsEnd-stage renal diseaseAlcohol or substance abuse

You may be able to join if

  • I live in Baltimore City or Washington County, Maryland.
  • I have low income.
  • I have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
  • I have obesity with a BMI of 30 or higher.

You may not be able to join if

  • I am under 30 or over 70 years old.
  • I have heart failure.
  • I have uncontrolled blood sugar levels.
  • I have uncontrolled high blood pressure.
  • I have known heart disease.
  • I have serious health problems that need constant management.
  • I cannot do moderate exercise.
  • I am pregnant.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

This study aims to determine whether a 6-month multilevel intervention involving problem-solving training, exercise training and support from community health workers is more effective in improving outcomes for individuals with low socioeconomic status, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and early cardiac dysfunction than receiving education and access to a community exercise facility.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults from Johns Hopkins Medicine (JHM) who live in Baltimore City and adults from Johns Hopkins Community Physicians (JHCP) Hagerstown or Family Healthcare of Hagerstown who live in Washington County * Low socioeconomic status (SES) by high Area Deprivation Index (ADI) \[\>7…
Contacts

Chiadi Ndumele, MD, PhD

4105022319

cndumel2@jhmi.edu

CONTACT

Perri Carroll, MPH

4436927272

pcarro13@jhmi.edu

CONTACT