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Multimedia Lifestyle Improvement for Cardiovascular Disease (SAHARA Trial)
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Led By Sonia Anand, MD, PhD
Research Sponsored by McMaster University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Greater than or equal to 30 years of age
No previous cardiovascular disease
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline and 12 months from randomization
Awards & highlights
SAHARA Trial Summary
This trial is testing whether a multimedia health behavior intervention can reduce cardiac risk factors in South Asians, who are a group that is especially at risk for developing these factors at younger ages and at lower body weights.
Who is the study for?
The SAHARA-Trial is for South Asian individuals aged 30 or older living in Ontario or British Columbia, who have not had cardiovascular disease and are not currently pregnant. Participants must be able to use the internet, email, and multimedia devices.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
This trial tests a 12-month interactive multimedia program designed to improve smoking habits, diet, and physical activity against usual care. It also examines if knowing one's genetic risk for heart attack affects behavior change and cardiac risk factors.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves lifestyle improvements through an educational intervention rather than medication, side effects are minimal but may include the stress of lifestyle changes or discomfort from increased physical activity.
SAHARA Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I am 30 years old or older.
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I have never had heart disease.
SAHARA Trial Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ baseline and 12 months from randomization
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline and 12 months from randomization
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Effectiveness of a 12 Month Culturally-Specific Multi-media Intervention on Heart Health Risk
Secondary outcome measures
Change in Diabetes Status
Change in Hypertension Status
Myocardial Infarction
SAHARA Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Active Control
Placebo Group
Group I: Multimedia Lifestyle ImprovementActive Control1 Intervention
Includes goal setting, self monitoring and participants will receive regular health messaging using electronic media regarding smoking, dietary habits & physical activity
Group II: Usual CarePlacebo Group1 Intervention
Includes usual advice and no regular health messaging.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
McMaster UniversityLead Sponsor
891 Previous Clinical Trials
2,605,123 Total Patients Enrolled
Sonia Anand, MD, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorMcMaster University; Hamilton Health Sciences; Population Health Research Institute
1 Previous Clinical Trials
400 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am 30 years old or older.I have never had heart disease.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Multimedia Lifestyle Improvement
- Group 2: Usual Care
Awards:
This trial has 0 awards, including:Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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