Do You Live in Washington D.C. Wards 7 or 8?
The risk of heart disease among African Americans is still common despite a greater understanding of the disease and better approaches to managing it. Healthy cooking and eating patterns can help reduce the risk of heart disease. But things like access to grocery stores and knowledge of good nutrition can affect these healthy patterns. Researchers at The National Institutes of Health want to see if community-based programs can help.
You may qualify for this research study if you:
- Are 18 years of age or older
- Are African-American
- Live in Washington D.C. ward 7 or 8
- Have at least one heart health risk factor:
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Overweight
To participate, you must:
- Be able to attend 6 weeks of community cooking sessions
- Complete online surveys
- Complete 3 NIH clinic visits
- Commit to the total length of this study for 18 weeks
Compensation for participation will be provided.
The NIH Clinical Center, America's Research Hospital, is located in Bethesda, MD, on the Metro Red Line (Medical Center stop).
For more information:
NIH Clinical Center Office of Patient Recruitment
800-411-1222
TTY users dial 7-1-1
Email: ccopr@nih.gov
Or go online:
http://bit.ly/3CnJXoU
Refer to NIH study # 20-CC-0036
Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)