The purpose of this 4 group (2x2) pilot randomized controlled trial is to test the feasibility and logistics of incorporating genetic risk information (9p21)into standard Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) risk counseling or health coaching intervention (or both) in primary care at 2 Duke Clinics.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
31
biweekly health coaching for 5 months
Genetic testing results of 9p21
All 4 arms are assigned to receive standard assessment on coronary heart disease risk
Diet
National Cancer Institute (NCI) Multifactor Screener
Time frame: 6 months
Physical Activity
Stanford Brief Activity Scale (SBAS)
Time frame: 6 months
Fasting blood glucose
Time frame: 6 months
Systolic blood pressure
Time frame: 6 months
Body mass index
Time frame: 6 months
Waist circumference
Time frame: 6 months
Low Density Cholesterol (LDL)
Time frame: 6 months
Triglyceride
Time frame: 6 months
Total cholesterol
Time frame: 6 months
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