Developing FIM-BCS: A Lifestyle Modification for African-American Breast Cancer Survivors With Cardiovascular Risk Factors
University of Illinois at Chicago
Summary
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 hypertension and obesity to improve nutritious eating habits and blood pressure control.
Description
The objective of this study is to conduct the RN-CHeFRx (Real Nourishment and Cooking Healthy Food is Rx) for 12 weeks among Black women who are obese and hypertensive living Chicago. We propose to 1) Pilot the RN-CHEFRx intervention and measures that will be used to assess blood pressure, BMI status, and sodium intake with 20 Black women diagnosed with hypertension and BMI ≥ 30. We will assess the efficacy of the evaluation tools to be used in a future clinical trial at three-time points (baseline, 12 weeks, and 6 months); and 2) Assess the feasibility and acceptability of the RN-CHeFRx inter…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–99 years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- No
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 provide informed consent * current treatment for cancer * liver or renal disease * pregnancy * lack of English language proficiency
Interventions
- BehavioralAssigned Interventions
Behavioral: RN-CHeFRx The RN-CHeFRx trial to enhance dietary intake and blood pressure control in Black women with hypertension and obesity compared to usual care.
Location
- University of Illinois ChicagoChicago, Illinois