Empowering Cardiovascular Health in Custodial Grandparents (NCT07083895) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Empowering Cardiovascular Health in Custodial Grandparents
United States70 participantsStarted 2026-09-01
Plain-language summary
In this study, the investigators will tailor an existing intervention (Rural Caregiver Heart Health Education (RICHH)) protocol and test its feasibility, acceptability, and initial effect with grandparent caregivers.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Grandparent (inclusion):
* Provides full-time care to at least one grandchild (\< 18 years old) for at least 6 months, with no biological parent residing in the household or providing substantial care to the children
* Lives in Oregon
* Has English proficiency sufficient for informed consent and completion of study measures
* Provides signed informed consent
Grandparent (exclusion)
* Plans for transfer of care to other caregivers or setting for the next 12 months
* Has significant physical or emotional impairment, or psychiatric illness that might interfere with engagement in their own self-management or that is likely to result in their needing a caregiver in the next 12 months
* Chronic drug abuse
* Current active cancer (i.e., undergoing active treatment for cancer) other than isolated skin cancer
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Number of participants who complete the intervention and follow-up
Timeframe: 4 months after baseline and 6 months after baseline
2
Percentage of participants who indicate acceptability of study intervention
Timeframe: 4 months after baseline
3
Physical activity
Timeframe: At baseline, 4 months after baseline, and 6 months after baseline
4
Food intake
Timeframe: At baseline, 4 months after baseline, and 6 months after baseline
5
Body mass index
Timeframe: At baseline, 4 months after baseline, and 6 months after baseline