Lifestyle Changes for Black Women with Hypertension and Obesity

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Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Hypertension Obesity Nutrition, Healthy
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 99
Sex
Female
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
24 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Illinois at Chicago · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for Black women who are at least 18 years old and have high blood pressure or are overweight. Participants will receive help with grocery delivery, cooking classes, and nutrition education over 12 weeks to improve their eating habits and manage their blood pressure.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I identify as Black or of African descent
  • I am female
  • I am at least 18 years old
  • I have high blood pressure or am overweight

You may not be able to join if

  • I cannot cook at home
  • I have problems with my thinking that prevent me from participating
  • I am currently being treated for cancer
  • I have liver or kidney disease
  • I am pregnant
  • I do not speak English well enough

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
Hypertension and obesity are both major risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), a leading cause of death for Black women in the United States. The investigators propose examining the feasibility and acceptability of the 12-week RN-CHeFRx (Real Nourishment and Cooking Healthy Food is Rx) intervention \- grocery delivery, cooking classes, and nutrition education - for Black women with hypert…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * self-identified as Black or of African descent * female * ≥ 18 years old * baseline blood pressure ≥130/85 or diagnosed with hypertension and/or BMI ≥ 25 Exclusion Criteria: * inability to cook in their homes * cognitive deficits impeding the ability to participate or provid…
Contacts

Saria Lofton

312-355-2125

slofto4@uic.edu

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