A Randomized Control Trial of Conversations Advancing Resilience and Empowerment (CARE) Intervention

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Conditions studied: Quality of Life, Health Promotion, Blood Pressure Monitoring, Self

In brief

The investigators propose to implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the peer-led CARE Intervention designed to mitigate health differences among rural and low-income communities in Texas. This intervention leverages the expertise of Community Health Workers (CHWs) to empower rural and low-income communities, improving health outcomes through outreach, education, counseling, and social support.

Key facts

Study ID: NCT07698964
Run by: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
People needed: 200
Starts: 2026-06-02
Expected to finish: 2027-03-31
Last updated by the study team: 2026-07-13

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 49. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

Females between the ages of 18-49
Self-report at least one risk factor cardiovascular disease (e.g. high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, overweight, and family history of heart disease).
Reside in one of the priority communities will be eligible to participate in the study.
Meet minimum digital literacy criteria, defined as having a working and readily accessible email address and using a smart device daily for texting, calling, and checking email.
Priority communities for the South Texas site include Harris, Hidalgo, Cameron, Willacy, Starr, and Nueces counties plus surrounding coastal communities served by South Coastal AHEC.

You may not qualify if…

Those not meeting the inclusion criteria will not be eligible to participate

Where it is running

The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley — Edinburg, Texas, United States (enrolling)
CAN DO Houston — Houston, Texas, United States (enrolling)

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