Cardiovascular DiseasesNCT00005726
Evaluation of Low Literacy CVD Nutrition Education
An observational study of Cardiovascular Diseases and Heart Diseases, run by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).
Trial summary
To develop and evaluate a nutrition education program to reduce cardiovascular disease risk in persons with low literacy skills. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages Up to 100 years, men only
- Conditions the study is for
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Diseases, Coronary Heart Disease Risk Reduction
- How many people
- Not given
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Aug 1991to May 1995
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Up to 100 years
- Men only
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
No eligibility criteria
About this study
To develop and evaluate a nutrition education program to reduce cardiovascular disease risk in persons with low literacy skills.
Read the detailed description
BACKGROUND:
The setting for the study was the Minnesota Extension Service's Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP), which was a U.S. Department of Agriculture-funded program to improve the nutrition knowledge and behavior of low-income individuals who were responsible for food preparation. The emphasis of EFNEP was on obtaining adequate and nutritious foods, and not on dietary behaviors for the prevention of chronic disease. Because a large proportion of this population had no more than an 8th grade education (30.9 percent nationally), EFNEP provided access to individuals with low literacy skills and a need for nutrition education for disease prevention. For example, a pilot study indicated that 34 of 42 respondents had never had their blood cholesterol level checked.
The study was part of an NHLBI initiative on "CVD Nutrition Education for Low Literacy Skills". The initiative originated within the Prevention and Demonstration Branch of the DECA, was approved by the September 1988 National Heart, Lung, and Blood Advisory Council, and released in July 1990.
DESIGN NARRATIVE:
The study developed education strategies using focus groups of both the Minnesota Extension Service's Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) program participants and the EFNEP paraprofessionals who delivered the program. The intent of the focus groups was to identify concerns, interests, barriers, and perceived needs for nutrition education for cardiovascular disease prevention. This information was used to develop effective education strategies that addressed the needs of the study participants, while accomplishing the study goal of effecting dietary change (specifically, decrease in dietary fat and cholesterol intake) for cardiovascular disease risk reduction.
The effectiveness of the nutrition education program was evaluated in a randomized trial, with pre- and post-intervention measures of dietary fat intake and plasma total and HDL cholesterol as outcome measures. The study was conducted in Hennepin, Ramsey and Dakota Counties, which had a total adult EFNEP enrollment of about 1,842 people. Because EFNEP enrollment was predominantly female (94 percent), this study was limited to adult women, age 18 or older. All 22 EFNEP paraprofessionals in these counties were randomized to intervention and control group. Randomization was at the level of paraprofessional to simplify program delivery and to minimize contamination between intervention and control groups. The differential changes in fat intake and plasma cholesterol level between the intervention and control groups were estimated using analysis of covariance, adjusting for within paraprofessional correlation and other potential confounders.
The study completion date listed in this record was obtained from the "End Date" entered in the Protocol Registration and Results System (PRS) record.
- Medical subject headings
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Diseases
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted26 May 2000 (estimated)
- Study startAug 1991
- Study completionMay 1995
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Cardiovascular DiseasesStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)The sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
Sponsor and investigators
- Sponsor type
- US National Institutes of Health
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00005726
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 4935
- Other IDs
- R01HL046781
- Status last verified
- May 2000
- First submitted
- 25 May 2000
- Last updated
- 29 Feb 2016
- Results posted
- No
Publications
Hartman TJ, McCarthy PR, Park RJ, Schuster E, Kushi LH. Results of a community-based low-literacy nutrition education program. J Community Health. 1997 Oct;22(5):325-41. doi: 10.1023/a:1025123519974.
PubMed 9353681Hartman TJ, McCarthy PR, Park RJ, Schuster E, Kushi LH. Focus group responses of potential participants in a nutrition education program for individuals with limited literacy skills. J Am Diet Assoc. 1994 Jul;94(7):744-8. doi: 10.1016/0002-8223(94)91940-2.
PubMed 8021415
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 Feb 2016. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Evaluation of Low Literacy CVD Nutrition Education
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00005726
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 4935
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Lead sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)US National Institutes of Health
- Study start
- Aug 1991
- Study completion
- May 1995 (actual)
- First posted
- 26 May 2000 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
To develop and evaluate a nutrition education program to reduce cardiovascular disease risk in persons with low literacy skills.
Detailed description
BACKGROUND:
The setting for the study was the Minnesota Extension Service's Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP), which was a U.S. Department of Agriculture-funded program to improve the nutrition knowledge and behavior of low-income individuals who were responsible for food preparation. The emphasis of EFNEP was on obtaining adequate and nutritious foods, and not on dietary behaviors for the prevention of chronic disease. Because a large proportion of this population had no more than an 8th grade education (30.9 percent nationally), EFNEP provided access to individuals with low literacy skills and a need for nutrition education for disease prevention. For example, a pilot study indicated that 34 of 42 respondents had never had their blood cholesterol level checked.
The study was part of an NHLBI initiative on "CVD Nutrition Education for Low Literacy Skills". The initiative originated within the Prevention and Demonstration Branch of the DECA, was approved by the September 1988 National Heart, Lung, and Blood Advisory Council, and released in July 1990.
DESIGN NARRATIVE:
The study developed education strategies using focus groups of both the Minnesota Extension Service's Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) program participants and the EFNEP paraprofessionals who delivered the program. The intent of the focus groups was to identify concerns, interests, barriers, and perceived needs for nutrition education for cardiovascular disease prevention. This information was used to develop effective education strategies that addressed the needs of the study participants, while accomplishing the study goal of effecting dietary change (specifically, decrease in dietary fat and cholesterol intake) for cardiovascular disease risk reduction.
The effectiveness of the nutrition education program was evaluated in a randomized trial, with pre- and post-intervention measures of dietary fat intake and plasma total and HDL cholesterol as outcome measures. The study was conducted in Hennepin, Ramsey and Dakota Counties, which had a total adult EFNEP enrollment of about 1,842 people. Because EFNEP enrollment was predominantly female (94 percent), this study was limited to adult women, age 18 or older. All 22 EFNEP paraprofessionals in these counties were randomized to intervention and control group. Randomization was at the level of paraprofessional to simplify program delivery and to minimize contamination between intervention and control groups. The differential changes in fat intake and plasma cholesterol level between the intervention and control groups were estimated using analysis of covariance, adjusting for within paraprofessional correlation and other potential confounders.
The study completion date listed in this record was obtained from the "End Date" entered in the Protocol Registration and Results System (PRS) record.
Study design
Who may qualify
- Ages
- Up to 100 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 29 Feb 2016.
- Background: PubMed 9353681Hartman TJ, McCarthy PR, Park RJ, Schuster E, Kushi LH. Results of a community-based low-literacy nutrition education program. J Community Health. 1997 Oct;22(5):325-41. doi: 10.1023/a:1025123519974.
- Background: PubMed 8021415Hartman TJ, McCarthy PR, Park RJ, Schuster E, Kushi LH. Focus group responses of potential participants in a nutrition education program for individuals with limited literacy skills. J Am Diet Assoc. 1994 Jul;94(7):744-8. doi: 10.1016/0002-8223(94)91940-2.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Cardiovascular Diseases and Heart Diseases, run by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Feb 2016. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00005726, which also lists 2 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 29 Feb 2016.