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NCT Number: NCT05252507

Art for Hearts/Black Women's Hearts Paint Night

The purpose of this research study is to learn about different techniques that can be used to increase self-reflection, reduce stress, manage high blood pressure in Black women.

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Key information

Conditions

Stress Blood Pressure

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia, 23298, United States

About this study

The researchers want to know how Black women process stress and cope with it during the pandemic, and if managing stress related through a tailored stress reduction activity/art program affect psychological and blood pressure outcomes over the course of 2 months. It is possible that this information may help people reduce their stress and get treatment for high blood pressure sooner, which can help prevent other heart problems over time.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • self-identify as African American or black
  • have a measured blood pressure (BP) of <140/90 mmHg

Exclusion criteria

  • Are experiencing cognitive impairment
  • Report an untreated psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, any organic brain syndromes, or substance abuse disorder that the study team believes may result in being a threat to themselves or others
  • Report hospitalization for any psychiatric disorder within the past 12 months

Treatment and study plan

Paint Night

Behavioral

There will be 8 Sessions (4 paint nights and 4 educational sessions alternating weeks). For the painting sessions, participants will paint for 45 minutes and then participate in a combined presentation/discussion session (45 minutes). For the educational sessions, they will attend a 30-minute presentation presented by a researcher on heart health and then have the opportunity to discuss with the researcher and other members of the group (60 minutes).

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in blood pressure

    Time frame: Baseline to 8 weeks

    Participants will take their BP at least once a week (with at least 7 days separating the first and last reading each month) for eight consecutive weeks.

  2. Change in psychological state

    Time frame: Baseline to 8 weeks

    Participants will complete a survey regarding their psychological state at baseline at the conclusion of their 8-week series.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Virginia Commonwealth University

Other

Collaborators

  • Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC)

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Feb 23, 2022
Registry last updated
Nov 17, 2022

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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