Stroke COunseling for Risk REduction

The purpose of this study is to test the efficacy of the Stroke Counseling for Risk Reduction (SCORRE) intervention in increasing accuracy of perceived stroke risk and promoting lifestyle behavior change to reduce stroke risk in young adult African Americans.

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Key information

Conditions

Stroke Brain Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebrovascular Disorders Nervous System Diseases Vascular Diseases

Age range

20 year–35 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia, 30294, United States

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/Black
age 20-35 years
able to complete two study visits lasing 1 1/2- 2 hours and a brief daily diary for 8 weeks
has a cell phone or email address to receive weekly reminders and tips
has at least one modifiable risk factor for stroke identified during study visit one screening

Treatment and study plan

SCORRE

Behavioral

3 components based on the Health Belief Model

Attention-Control Activity

Behavioral

sexual health education

Primary outcomes

Accuracy of perceived stroke risk

Time frame: immediately post-intervention

Comparison of perceived versus actual stroke risk
Targeted health behaviors

Time frame: 8 weeks

Improvements in targeted health behavior (physical activity, diet, or cigarette smoking)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Georgia State University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Stroke Counseling for Risk Reduction in Young Adult African Americans

Acronym: SCORRE

Important dates

Study start: 2017
Primary completion: 2017
Study completion: 2017
First posted: Mar 10, 2017
Registry last updated: Dec 13, 2018

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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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