Clinical Research Directory

FELLAShip to Better Health

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of the FELLAship program-a church-based cardiovascular health (CVH) intervention-in Black men aged 35-70 who are at risk for heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and related conditions. The main questions this study aims to answer are: * Does participation in the FELLAship program improve cardiovascular health metrics (e.g., blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar) and health behaviors among Black men at The Worship Center Christian Church (TWC)? * What factors influence the adoption, delivery, and sustainability of the FELLAship program in a faith-based setting? Researchers will compare an immediate-start intervention group and a delayed-start (waitlist control) group to assess both short-term health outcomes and program implementation factors. Participants will: * Attend a 90-minute weekly session for 24 weeks, including 45 minutes of physical activity led by a certified trainer and 45 minutes of health education delivered by trained coaches. * Receive one-on-one support from a community health worker to reduce barriers to care and engage with primary care. * Complete biometric health screenings and surveys at baseline, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks to assess clinical and behavioral outcomes. * Use a smartwatch, blood pressure cuff, and other tools to track progress in real time. * Participate in exit focus groups or interviews to share feedback about the intervention. * A subset of TWC leaders and interventionists (N=15) will also be interviewed to assess implementation, resource needs, and sustainability. This study uses the RE-AIM (Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance) framework to assess Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance, and aims to inform scalable strategies for improving CVH among Black men in trusted community settings.

Circadian Health Regulation and Optimization for Rejuvenation Outcomes

In this single arm intervention trial, the investigators will assess the impact of a personalized lifestyle plan, centered on supporting biological rhythms, on blood sugar levels, physical, cognitive and immune function in older adults with a habitual eating window of 12 hours or more, and elevated blood glucose levels. All participants will be provided with a personalized circadian rhythm optimization plan (CRO) centered on improving (1) diet, (2) exercise (3) sleep habits based on their body's natural rhythms. The study includes a 2-week screening/baseline assessments, with follow-up health assessments at 2-months.

Effects of Rhythm-Based Music on Pregnancies With Gestational Diabetes

This study is for people who have gestational diabetes, a type of diabetes that happens during pregnancy. People with gestational diabetes may feel more anxious than others during pregnancy. This anxiety can affect their health and their baby's health. The goal of this study is to see if rhythm-based music can help lower anxiety and improve blood sugar and stress hormone levels. Music may be a safe and low-cost way to support emotional and physical health during pregnancy. Researchers will test two types of music activities: Listening to rhythm-based music Doing rhythm-based music and breathing exercises The study will include 180 pregnant participants. They will be randomly placed into one of three groups. Each group will be at a different hospital to prevent crossover. Two groups will receive music activities, and the third group will receive usual care. Participants will stay in the hospital for 3 days. During that time: Anxiety will be measured on day 1 and day 3 using a short questionnaire Blood sugar will be measured 3 times a day (morning, afternoon, evening) Saliva samples will be collected on day 3 to measure cortisol (a stress hormone) Researchers will also record any medications used by participants. This study may show that music helps lower anxiety and improve health for people with gestational diabetes. It may also support the use of music as a helpful, non-drug option during pregnancy.