Techquity by FAITH!

Overview

About this study

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) afflicts nearly half of all African-American (AA) adults, who are 30% more likely to die from CVD than the overall US population. Compared to all racial and ethnic groups, AAs also have the lowest overall cardiovascular health (CVH) scores on the American Heart Association Life's Essential 8 (AHA LE8). Our proposed study aims to engage AA churches via an established community-academic partnership (FAITH!) to build capacity to promote CVH and digital health equity through: 1) the co-design of a culturally tailored digital health equity tool, 2) training of a network of Digital Health Advocates (DHAs) and 3) testing of the impact of a DHA-enhanced, evidence-based, mobile health (mHealth) intervention (FAITH! App) on the AHA LE8 and digital health readiness among AAs within faith communities.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Aim 1- Inclusion Criteria: African/American race/ethnicity, age ≥ 18 years, basic Internet navigation skills, active email address

Aim 2- Inclusion Criteria: African/American race/ethnicity, age ≥ 18 years, ownership of smartphone (supporting iOS or Android systems), moderate to high digital health literacy (by eHealth literacy scale \[eHEALS\], score ≥26)

Aim 3- Inclusion Criteria: African/American race/ethnicity, age ≥ 18 years, ownership of smartphone (supporting iOS or Android systems), low digital health literacy (by eHEALS, score ≤26), basic Internet navigation skills, at least weekly Internet access, active email address, fruit/vegetable intake ≤5 servings/day, no regular physical activity, able to engage in moderate physical activity and willingness to participate in all aspects of the study.

Exclusion Criteria: Unable to walk up ≥2 flights of stairs or walk ≥1 city block without assistance or stopping, pregnant (at time of study enrollment), visual/hearing impairment or mental disability that would preclude independent app use.

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 07/10/2024. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

 

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

LaPrincess Brewer, M.D., M.P.H.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Ashton Krogman M.H.A.

(507) 266-2087

Krogman.Ashton@mayo.edu

Minneapolis, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

LaPrincess Brewer, M.D., M.P.H.

Contact us for the latest status

Contact information:

Ashton Krogman M.H.A.

(507) 266-2087

Krogman.Ashton@mayo.edu

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