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NCT Number: NCT03076125

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

  1. Accuracy of perceived stroke risk

    Time frame: immediately post-intervention

    Comparison of perceived versus actual stroke risk

  2. 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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