STUDY BASICS
Are you 40-70 years old and overweight? Do you identify as African American? You may be able to participate in a research study to help find out if a video-based exercise program can increase activity in people who are at high risk for type 2 diabetes. Study participation takes place entirely online. Compensation provided.
STUDY PURPOSE
Regular exercise can reduce the risk of developing diabetes and heart disease, but research has shown that African Americans are more likely to experience barriers to physical activity. The purpose of this study is to find out if a video-based exercise program can help increase physical activity. Researchers hope their findings lead to better ways to reduce diabetes and heart disease among people of color in the future.
COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?
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WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT
The entire study will be completed online and will last about 12 weeks. Participants will be asked to:
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IRB: STUDY19110217
- Feasibility and acceptability of a web-based physical activity for the heart (PATH) intervention designed to reduce the risk of heart disease among inactive African AmericansMEET THE RESEARCHER
Jacob Kariuki
Jacob K. Kariuki, PhD, AGNP-BC, is an Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Kariuki’s research interests include health equity and global health, cardiovascular risk assessment, and examination of the validity of simplified cardiovascular risk assessment tools and their cost-effectiveness in primary prevention of cardiovascular disease.