Evaluating the Effect of Neighborhood Environments on Cardiovascular Risk Factors

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the main causes of death in the United States. Research has shown that individuals who maintain an active lifestyle are less likely to develop CVD. This study will examine how neighborhood environments influence CVD risk factors of residents in and around the Stapleton community of Denver, Colorado.

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Key information

Conditions

Cardiovascular Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

University of Colorado Denver, Aurora, Colorado, United States

About this study

CVD is a major health problem in the United States. Individuals who live in an environment in which it is difficult to maintain an active lifestyle may be more at risk for developing CVD. Because of an increased interest in healthy living, urban planners and architects are now developing neighborhoods that are designed to encourage physical activity. Parks, walking and bicycle trails, wider sidewalks, and community recreation facilities are examples of amenities that are being included in these neighborhoods. By incorporating these enhancements, the Stapleton community in Denver, Colorado has been redeveloped as a more active living environment. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of the neighborhood environment on the cardiovascular health of residents in five racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse neighborhoods in or near the Stapleton community.

In Years 1 and 2 of this study, 200 households from each of the five neighborhoods will be randomly chosen to complete a survey regarding their cardiovascular health, physical activity level, and use and perception of their neighborhood environment and facilities, for a total of 1,000 surveys. Interviews and focus groups with members of the community will also be used to gather information. Additionally, a neighborhood council composed of community members will be formed to study disparities among the five neighborhoods in their use of their neighborhood environments, their physical activity levels, and their cardiovascular risk factors. In Year 2, study researchers will analyze the collected data and distribute the findings within the communities. They will also begin testing culturally and community relevant programs aimed at reducing CVD risk factors.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

Live in one of the following five neighborhoods in the Greater Stapleton Community: Northeast Park Hill, Greater Park Hill, East Montclair, Stapleton, or Original Aurora
Speak either English or Spanish

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Effect of the neighborhood environment on the cardiovascular health of residents

Time frame: Measured during Years 1 and 2 of the study

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Colorado, Denver

Other

Collaborators

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

Registry information

Official study title

Reducing CVD (Cardiovascular Disease) Risk and Health Disparities Through Active Living Communities

Important dates

Study start: 2006
Primary completion: 2009
Study completion: 2009
First posted: Aug 8, 2006
Registry last updated: Dec 25, 2013

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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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