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Cardiovascular DiseasesCONNECTNCT06347484

Developing a Learning COmmunity to Increase eNgagemeNt and Enrollment in Cardiovascular Clinical Trials (CONNECT)

A study testing EHR-informed Recruitment Method of Contact and Educational Text-Messages and Connection to Cardiovascular Research Opportunities in people with Cardiovascular Diseases and Hypertension, run by Johns Hopkins University at 1 site in United States.

Active, not recruiting

Under way, not looking for participants. Everyone needed has enrolled. The study is still running.

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Trial summary

The CONNECT: "Developing a learning COmmunity to increase eNgagemeNt and Enrollment in cardiovascular Clinical Trials" is comprehensive, participant-centered learning platform designed to increase diversity in cardiovascular disease research among women and Black and Latino adults. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
EHR-informed Recruitment Method of Contact and Educational Text-Messages and Connection to Cardiovascular Research Opportunities
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
1,000 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
4 May 2024to Oct 2026
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

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 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Participant is 18 years or older
  • Residing in the US
  • Self-identifies as having cardiovascular disease or cardiovascular risk factors
  • Has a mobile phone and is willing to receive text-messages
  • Can read in English or Spanish

Who cannot join

  • Unwilling or unable to provide informed consent

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21205

Other trials in United States

About this study

Official title: Developing a Learning COmmunity to Increase eNgagemeNt and Enrollment in Cardiovascular Clinical Trials

The CONNECT: "Developing a learning COmmunity to increase eNgagemeNt and Enrollment in cardiovascular Clinical Trials" is comprehensive, participant-centered learning platform designed to increase diversity in cardiovascular disease research among women and Black and Latino adults. CONNECT will deploy electronic health record (EHR)-informed and community-engaged recruitment approaches to identify and recruit adults with cardiovascular disease or a cardiovascular disease risk factor to join CONNECT. Participants who join CONNECT will receive tailored educational information on cardiovascular health and research participation via text message. Participants will also have the opportunity to be connected to ongoing cardiovascular research studies based on basic demographic information and areas of interest. The educational information will be sent to participants for 12 months. The CONNECT platform will be used to evaluate recruitment methods. The investigators hypothesize the proportion of women and Black and Latin adults enrolled in trials that partner with CONNECT will be higher following the use of CONNECT for recruitment. Investigators also hypothesize that participating in CONNECT will increase participants' clinical trial awareness, trust, and willingness to participate in clinical trials.

Read the detailed description

The CONNECT project, titled "Developing a learning COmmunity to increase eNgagemeNt and Enrollment in cardiovascular Clinical Trials," seeks to establish an comprehensive learning platform aimed at improving diversity and representation in cardiovascular research. It encompasses three primary objectives:

  1. Identifying best practices for research recruitment and engagement among women and Black and Latino adults.
  2. Increasing participation in cardiovascular health research among women and Black and Latino adults.
  3. Improving trust in and awareness of cardiovascular research among women and Black and Latino adults.

A multi-method recruitment campaign will be implemented, utilizing both electronic health record (EHR)-informed and community-based strategies. A sub-study will be conducted to understand the effectiveness of EHR-informed recruitment. This sub-study will randomly assign a subsample of individuals identified in the EHR to one of three outreach modalities: patient portal message, email, and postal mail. Enrollment yield will be calculated for each recruitment method, with logistic regression modeling estimating the odds of enrollment by recruitment outreach type, both overall and among different demographic groups.

Upon enrollment, participants will specify preferences for receiving text messages regarding heart health, research education, and study opportunities. Messaging will focus on cardiovascular health prevention, management strategies, and research processes, with the aim of fostering trust in research within the community. Pre-post surveys will be distributed to assess changes in clinical trial awareness, trust in medical research, and willingness to participate in trials at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months post-enrollment. Interaction terms will be used to evaluate differences in outcomes by race, ethnicity, and sex.

The process for matching participants to research within the CONNECT project involves individual researchers submitting requests to the CONNECT study team for access to the learning community as a recruitment resource, followed by approval Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval. Upon access, researchers can retrieve, and view records of participants matched to respective studies, ensuring access only to data pertinent to the research objectives. Verification of IRB approval is mandated, and the CONNECT study team will request documentation from the individual research team's IRB to confirm compliance before granting access. Researchers using CONNECT must document eligibility and enrollment data for each CONNECT participant matched to the participants study. Proportions of participants matched to and enrolled in ongoing research studies will be tabulated and compared across demographic groups.

Being tested
EHR-informed Recruitment Method of Contact, Educational Text-Messages and Connection to Cardiovascular Research Opportunities
Keywords
Recruitment, Diversity, Inclusion, Clinical Trials, Cardiovascular Disease, Community Engagement, Registry, Digital Health
Medical subject headings
Cardiovascular Diseases, Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Stroke, Overweight, Obesity, Hyperlipidemias

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • EHR-informed Recruitment Method of ContactBehavioural

    The intervention being studied here is the method of contact (patient portal vs. email vs. postal mail) after being identified in the EHR

  • Educational Text-Messages and Connection to Cardiovascular Research OpportunitiesBehavioural

    All participants who enroll in CONNECT, regardless of method of contact, will receive educational text messages and connection to cardiovascular research opportunities. Text messages will be tailored and include content on cardiovascular health promotion and research participation.

Study groups in NCT06347484
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Educational Text-Messages and Connection to Cardiovascular Research OpportunitiesExperimentalAll participants who enroll in CONNECT, regardless of method of contact, will receive educational text messages and connection to cardiovascular research opportunities.
Receives: Behavioral: Educational Text-Messages and Connection to Cardiovascular Research Opportunities
EHR-Informed Recruitment Sub-Study #1, Arm #1: Contact Method, Patient Portal MessageActive comparatorPotential participants will be identified using an EHR query and will be randomized to receive a recruitment message via the patient portal message. This message will invite the participant to join CONNECT.
Receives: Behavioral: EHR-informed Recruitment Method of Contact
EHR-Informed Recruitment Sub-Study #1, Arm #2: Contact Method, EmailActive comparatorPotential participants will be identified using an EHR query and will be randomized to receive a recruitment message via email. This message will invite the participant to join CONNECT.
Receives: Behavioral: EHR-informed Recruitment Method of Contact
EHR-Informed Recruitment Sub-Study #1, Arm #3: Contact Method, Postal MailActive comparatorPotential participants will be identified using an EHR query and will be randomized to receive a recruitment message via postal mail. This message will invite the participant to join CONNECT.
Receives: Behavioral: EHR-informed Recruitment Method of Contact

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Participant accrual by priority population

    The total number of participants enrolled in CONNECT, divided by the total number recruited. This will be completed for each recruitment method (EHR-Informed vs. Community-Engaged)

    Measured: Baseline

  2. Participant accrual by recruitment method

    The total number of participants enrolled in CONNECT, divided by the total number recruited. This will be completed for each priority population (women, Black, and Latino Adults).

    Measured: Baseline

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. Participant accrual in partnering cardiovascular research studies

    The proportion of CONNECT participants who enroll into a cardiovascular research study.

    Measured: Baseline, 6-months, and 12-months

  2. Trust in Biomedical Research using the Perceptions of Research Trustworthiness Scale (PoRT)

    Trust in biomedical research among participants will be assessed using an 18-item instrument, the Perceptions of Research Trustworthiness Scale (PoRT). Possible scores range from 1 (Definitely Disagree) to 5 (Definitely Agree), with 1 indicating higher trust and 5 indicating lower trust.

    Measured: Baseline, 6-months, and 12-months

  3. Clinical trials awareness and knowledge will be assessed using items adapted from the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS)

    Awareness of clinical trials will be assessed by asking participants, "Have you ever heard of a clinical trial?" with response options including "Yes," "No," or "Don't Know." While level of knowledge about clinical trials will be assessed by asking participants to describe level of knowledge about clinical trials, with response options including "I don't know anything about clinical trials," "I know a little bit about clinical trials," and "I know a lot about clinical trials."

    Measured: Baseline, 6-months, and 12-months

  4. Willingness to participate in research will be measured by asking participants one related question

    Participants will be asked, "In the future, if you developed a health problem like heart disease, would you consider joining a clinical trial that was testing a new heart disease treatment that could help you?" Response options include: "I would not participate," "I might participate," "I probably would participate," "I definitely would participate," and "Not sure/haven't thought about it."

    Measured: Baseline, 6-months, and 12-months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted4 Apr 2024
  2. Study start4 May 2024
  3. Primary completion31 Dec 2025
  4. Study completionOct 2026 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Other
Allocation
Non-randomised
Intervention model
Single group
Model description
Participants enrolling in CONNECT will receive tailored educational text messages and opportunities to join cardiovascular research studies. Recruitment will occur via electronic health record (EHR)-informed and community-engaged methods. Enrollment yield will be evaluated for all outreach modalities, both overall and by priority populations (women and Black and Latino adults). The study will also assess participant trust in biomedical research, awareness of clinical trials, and willingness to participate at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months. Sub-study 1: This sub-study will evaluate the effectiveness of three EHR-informed outreach methods: patient portal message, email, and postal mail. Potentially eligible individuals will be identified through EHR query and randomly assigned to one of these methods. Enrollment yield will be assessed by outreach method and priority population.
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
1,000 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06347484
Sponsor's protocol ID
IRB00411716
Acronym
CONNECT
Status last verified
Jan 2026
First submitted
29 Mar 2024
Last updated
6 Jan 2026
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Publications

  • Miller HN, Wong E, Byiringiro S, Hussain Z, Guerrero Vazquez M, Lewis-Land C, Skelton B, Curriero S, Foster A, Moghimi F, Tomiwa O, Shaia J, Sheikhattari P, Wang NY, Dennison Himmelfarb CR. CONNECT Platform to Increase Diverse Engagement and Enrollment in Cardiovascular Clinical Research: Rationale, Design, and Lessons Learned in Early Implementation. J Am Heart Assoc. 2025 Aug 19;14(16):e038351. doi: 10.1161/JAHA.124.038351. Epub 2025 Aug 12.

    PubMed 40792590

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing EHR-informed Recruitment Method of Contact and Educational Text-Messages and Connection to Cardiovascular Research Opportunities in people with Cardiovascular Diseases and Hypertension, run by Johns Hopkins University at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. 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: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 Jan 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

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?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

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.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Participant accrual by priority population (time frame: Baseline). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06347484, which also lists 1 linked publication.

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 6 Jan 2026.

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