Novel Strategies for Reducing Heart Disease Risk Disparities (NCT00143923)
Heart Strategies Concentrating On Risk Evaluation (Heart SCORE) Study
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This Western Pennsylvania-based study will (1) improve cardiovascular risk stratification to identify high-risk populations, (2) identify differences in cardiovascular risk, (3) evaluate mechanisms for population differences in cardiovascular risk, and (4) implement a multidisciplinary community-based intervention program to decrease cardiovascular risk in high-risk populations. This is a prospective cohort study of 2,000 residents of the state of Pennsylvania. All participants will undergo assessments of traditional and nontraditional risk factors to identify and determine the mechanisms of population disparities in cardiovascular risk. 800 participants who are at intermediate or high risk of cardiovascular disease will be randomly assigned to either (1) usual care/"advice only"; or (2) a multidisciplinary behavioral modification program to determine the most effective approach to reduce or eliminate differences in cardiovascular risk among high risk populations. All participants will undergo long-term follow-up for cardiovascular events.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Age range: 45 Years to 75 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Nutrition, Exercise, Stress Management Counseling (BEHAVIORAL)
- usual care (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.