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Evaluating the Effect of Neighborhood Environments on Cardiovascular Risk Factors

NCT ID: NCT00361673

Last Updated: 2013-12-25

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

1140 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2006-09-30

Study Completion Date

2009-05-31

Brief Summary

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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the main causes of death in the United States. Research has shown that individuals who maintain an active lifestyle are less likely to develop CVD. This study will examine how neighborhood environments influence CVD risk factors of residents in and around the Stapleton community of Denver, Colorado.

Detailed Description

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CVD is a major health problem in the United States. Individuals who live in an environment in which it is difficult to maintain an active lifestyle may be more at risk for developing CVD. Because of an increased interest in healthy living, urban planners and architects are now developing neighborhoods that are designed to encourage physical activity. Parks, walking and bicycle trails, wider sidewalks, and community recreation facilities are examples of amenities that are being included in these neighborhoods. By incorporating these enhancements, the Stapleton community in Denver, Colorado has been redeveloped as a more active living environment. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of the neighborhood environment on the cardiovascular health of residents in five racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse neighborhoods in or near the Stapleton community.

In Years 1 and 2 of this study, 200 households from each of the five neighborhoods will be randomly chosen to complete a survey regarding their cardiovascular health, physical activity level, and use and perception of their neighborhood environment and facilities, for a total of 1,000 surveys. Interviews and focus groups with members of the community will also be used to gather information. Additionally, a neighborhood council composed of community members will be formed to study disparities among the five neighborhoods in their use of their neighborhood environments, their physical activity levels, and their cardiovascular risk factors. In Year 2, study researchers will analyze the collected data and distribute the findings within the communities. They will also begin testing culturally and community relevant programs aimed at reducing CVD risk factors.

Conditions

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Cardiovascular Diseases

Keywords

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Health Disparities Built Environments

Study Design

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Study Time Perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Live in one of the following five neighborhoods in the Greater Stapleton Community: Northeast Park Hill, Greater Park Hill, East Montclair, Stapleton, or Original Aurora
* Speak either English or Spanish
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

NIH

Sponsor Role collaborator

University of Colorado, Denver

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Debbi S. Main, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of Colorado, Denver

Locations

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University of Colorado Denver

Aurora, Colorado, United States

Site Status

University of Colorado Denver

Denver, Colorado, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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R21HL083866

Identifier Type: NIH

Identifier Source: secondary_id

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R21HL083866-01

Identifier Type: NIH

Identifier Source: secondary_id

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06-0264

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id