Improving the Heart Health of Home Health Aides
Launched by WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL UNIVERSITY · Jul 14, 2025
Trial Information
Current as of July 25, 2025
Not yet recruiting
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
This study is designed to help improve the heart health of home health aides—people who care for adults in their homes but often face health challenges themselves. The program being tested is called Life’s Essential 8, created by the American Heart Association, which focuses on healthy habits like good nutrition, regular exercise, and positive thinking. Home health aides who join the study will work with a trained peer coach, someone who also works as a home health aide, to guide them through this 10-week program over six months. The study wants to find out if aides use and like the program, and whether it helps them improve their heart health.
To be part of the study, participants need to be currently working as home health aides, at least 18 years old, speak English or Spanish, and have certain signs of lower heart health based on things like blood pressure, body weight, diet, and activity levels. Those with less than one year of experience, no smartphone, or who have had problems with simple blood tests will not be eligible. If selected, participants can expect support focused on healthy habits and positive thinking, aiming to create lasting improvements in their heart health. This study has not started recruiting yet, but it offers a promising way to support the well-being of home health aides through a friendly, peer-led program.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Currently working as a home health aide
- • Speak English or Spanish
- • ≥ 18 years of age
- • Have low CV Health as assessed by LE8 components made up by physical health measurements (blood pressure, BMI) and general self-reported health (physical activity, diet, smoking, sleep); calculated to be a score of 0-50 (the total score ranges from 0-100)
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Less than 1 year of job experience as a home health aide
- • Does not possess a smartphone
- • Gotten dizzy before with a finger stick blood sugar/cholesterol test
- • Have a history of syncope with a finger stick blood sugar/cholesterol test
About Weill Medical College Of Cornell University
Weill Medical College of Cornell University is a leading academic institution dedicated to advancing medical research and education. As a prominent sponsor of clinical trials, it focuses on innovative healthcare solutions and the development of new therapies across various medical disciplines. The institution is committed to fostering collaborative research efforts that enhance patient care and improve health outcomes. With a robust infrastructure and a team of experienced researchers and clinicians, Weill Cornell aims to translate scientific discoveries into practical applications, ensuring a strong emphasis on ethical standards and regulatory compliance throughout the clinical trial process.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
New York, New York, United States
New York, New York, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Madeline Sterling, MD, MPH, MS
Principal Investigator
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported