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A Randomized Control Trial of Conversations Advancing Resilience and Empowerment (CARE) Intervention

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley · with National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), CAN DO Houston · NCT07698964

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 18–49 · Women only
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Not applicable
Target enrollment
200
US sites recruiting
2
Study start
June 2, 2026
Record last updated
July 13, 2026

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What the study is about

The investigators propose to implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the peer-led CARE Intervention designed to mitigate health differences among rural and low-income communities in Texas. This intervention leverages the expertise of Community Health Workers (CHWs) to empower rural and low-income communities, improving health outcomes through outreach, education, counseling, and social support.

Being studied: Conversations Advancing Resilience and Empowerment (CARE)

Conditions: Quality of Life; Health Promotion; Blood Pressure Monitoring, Self

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

  • Females between the ages of 18-49
  • Self-report at least one risk factor cardiovascular disease (e.g. high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, overweight, and family history of heart disease).
  • Reside in one of the priority communities will be eligible to participate in the study.
  • Meet minimum digital literacy criteria, defined as having a working and readily accessible email address and using a smart device daily for texting, calling, and checking email.

Priority communities for the South Texas site include Harris, Hidalgo, Cameron, Willacy, Starr, and Nueces counties plus surrounding coastal communities served by South Coastal AHEC.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Those not meeting the inclusion criteria will not be eligible to participate

Recruiting US locations

  • The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley

    Edinburg, TX 78539

    Site contact: Lindsey Simon, Assistant Director Regulatory Clinical Research · 9562968723 · lindsey.simon@utrgv.edu

  • CAN DO Houston

    Houston, TX 77025

    Site contact: Jasmine J Opusunju, DrPH, MSEd · 832-405-5451 · jasmine.opusunju@candohouston.org

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Candace A Dr. Robledo, PhD, MPH · 9562961615 · Candace.robledo@utrgv.edu
  • Moises Cisneros, BS, Exercise Science · 9562712725 · Moises.cisneros01@utrgv.edu
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