Inspire HER: Inspiring the Heart and Emotions for Radical Health

BEHAVIORAL

Inspire HER Intervention

The Black Impact intervention is an academic-community-government partnership adapted from the Diabetes Prevention Program and American Heart Association Check, Change, Control programs based on stakeholder feedback and to afford incorporation of additional evidence-based strategies for influencing target outcomes. The intervention is a 24-week community-based lifestyle intervention to improve cardiovascular health among Black men. Each participant will be assigned to a group with \>5 participants based on participant proximity to a central community meeting location. Each team will be guided weekly by a health coach who delivers content and coaching around the lifestyle intervention modeled on the diabetes prevention program and check, change, control blood pressure program, a community health worker who helps to address social needs and connects participants to primary care services, and a trainer who leads physical activity. Teams meet for 90 minutes per week.

Feasibility (Preliminary Effect on PREVENT Score)

Time frame: 24 weeks

The primary outcome for the randomized controlled trial is change in cardiovascular risk as defined by PREVENT Score (a 10-year risk estimator of cardiovascular events for individuals 30-79 years of age; measure utilizes sex, age, cholesterol blood pressure, body mass index, glomerular filtration rate, diabetes, smoking status, anti-hypertensive medication, lipid-lowering medication, urine creatinine, hemoglobin A1C, and social deprivation index). PREVENT score ranges from low (\<5%) to high (\>20%) risk with low risk being better. Linear mixed effects models with random intercepts will evaluate the change from baseline to 24 weeks in primary (PREVENT score). These models will assess differences between waitlist control and intervention participants using an interaction between time and treatment indicator. We will also evaluate qualitative exit (focus group) survey data to understand perceived effect.

Feasibility (Demand or Use of Intervention)

Time frame: 24 weeks

Demand will be assessed by percent recruited of number contacted, participant self-rating of participation, percent using information at home. These data will be obtained from study records and exit survey (focus group) responses.

Feasibility (Acceptability or Participant Reaction to Intervention)

Time frame: 24 weeks

Acceptability will be assessed by participant satisfaction with the intervention and participant attendance, perceptions of usefulness, and plans/real change of behavior to apply health promotion strategies. These data will be obtained by study records and exit (focus group) surveys.

Feasibility (Implementation or Intervention FIdelity)

Time frame: 24 weeks

Implementation will be assessed using the Inspire HER curriculum and participant opinions of how the intervention was administered. These data will be obtained via study records and exit (focus group) surveys.

Feasibility (Practicality or Efficiency of Resource Allocation)

Time frame: 24 weeks

Practicality will be assessed using intervention cost per participant and identifying any revenue/savings. These data will be obtained by evaluating grant budgetary documentation.

What is a clinical trial?

A clinical trial is a research study that tests new medical treatments, drugs, devices, or procedures to determine their safety and effectiveness. Trials are carefully designed and monitored to protect participants while advancing medical knowledge.

Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. Trials must be reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals throughout the study. You can withdraw at any time if you choose.

Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time, travel expenses, and inconvenience. The specific compensation varies by study and will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is typically provided at no cost to participants.

Will I receive a placebo instead of treatment?

When effective treatment exists, participants typically receive either the standard treatment plus the study intervention, or the standard treatment plus placebo. You would not be denied effective care. Placebos are primarily used when no proven treatment is available, or in addition to standard care. Your trial consent form will clearly explain what treatments you may receive.

Can I leave a trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation in clinical trials is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty or loss of benefits to which you are otherwise entitled.

How long does a clinical trial last?

Trial duration varies widely depending on the study design and purpose. Some trials last just a few weeks, while others may continue for months or years. The study coordinator will provide specific timeline information during your screening call.