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A 12-week treatment/control trial was implemented to assess the effects of a multi component lifestyle program on improvements in body mass index, weight, perceived stress and blood pressure in African American men and women who were at increased risk for cardiovascular disease. It was hypothesized that treatment group would experience significant improvements when compared to the control group.
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-week lifestyle modification | Behavioral |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| blood pressure | a 12-week behavior modification program was implemented to assess the effects of nutrition counseling, stress reduction education, and directed physical activity on African Americans at increased risk for cardiovascular disease. | 10/2002 - 11/2003 |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| body weight | 10/2002 - 11/2003 |
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Inclusion Criteria: African American men and women aged >21 with elevated blood pressure and excess body weight who resided in metro Atlanta, GA.
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Exclusion Criteria: Individuals with normal blood pressure and body weight, as well as those residing outside of metro Atlanta, GA. Individuals with psychological conditions were also excluded.
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Sharon K Davis, PhD | Morehouse School of Medicine | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Morehouse School of Medicine | Atlanta | Georgia | 30310 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
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| D006973 | Hypertension |
| ID | Term |
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| D014652 | Vascular Diseases |
| D002318 | Cardiovascular Diseases |
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