West Philadelphia Consortium Randomized Control Trial
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
In brief
The investigators will evaluate the effects of an integrated risk counseling program on behavioral and psychological outcomes in African American men and women in a randomized trial that is implemented and evaluated collaboratively through the West Philadelphia Consortium to Address Disparities. The specific aims of this research are as follows: 1. To evaluate the effects of integrated versus disease specific counseling on risk exposure behaviors. The investigators predict that compared to individuals who receive disease specific counseling, those who receive integrated counseling will report greater intake of fruits and vegetables and increased rates of physical activity. 2. To evaluate effects of integrated versus disease specific counseling on psychological outcomes. The investigators predict that compared to individuals who receive disease specific counseling, those who receive integrated counseling will report greater risk comprehension related to cancer and cardiovascular disease and will be more motivated to make behavioral changes. 3. To identify the mechanisms through which integrated risk counseling leads to behavioral change. The investigators predict that changes in risk exposure behaviors (e.g., diet and physical activity) will be mediated by increased risk comprehension and self-efficacy for diet and physical activity.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT01299883
- Run by
- University of Pennsylvania
- People needed
- 543
- Starts
- 2008-08-01
- Expected to finish
- 2017-04-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2017-10-11
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 75. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- African American
- Age 18-75
- Resident of Philadelphia
You may not qualify if…
- Previous or current cancer diagnosis
- Previous or current diagnosis of a CVD
- Cognitive disorder
Where it is running
- University of Pennsylvania Center for Community Based Research and Health Disparities — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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