HeartBeet Clinic
Principal Investigator: Laura Ross, PA-C and Stephanie Hooker, PhD, MPH
Study sponsor: Park Nicollet Foundation
Location: Park Nicollet Heart and Vascular Center
Purpose of study: The goal of the study is to conduct a pilot randomized controlled trial comparing the HeartBeet Clinic, a 16-week lifestyle medicine program with virtual, small-group coaching, to a self-paced, online education program. In this pilot study, the primary goals will be to assess acceptability and feasibility of the study and intervention procedures to prepare for a larger efficacy trial.
Inclusion Criteria:
-Have at least one cardiovascular risk factor, including: a) high cholesterol, as defined as diagnosis of hyperlipidemia and/or most recent total cholesterol > 200 or b) hypertension (as defined by a diagnosis of hypertension and/or active antihypertensive medication prescription) and/or BMI > 27
-Identify as a HealthPartners patient, including having an outpatient encounter with a HealthPartners or Park Nicollet clinician in the prior year
-Be willing to pay for copays/charges for group medical visit and labs drawn as part of usual care if not fully covered by insurance
-Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
-Willingness to maintain current doses of statin, anti-obesity medication, and/or antihypertensive medication during the study
-Willingness and ability to attend weekly group coaching sessions for 16 weeks at ≥ 1 scheduled group coaching time
-Access to necessary resources for participating in a technology-based intervention (i.e., computer, smartphone, internet access
Exclusion Criteria:
-Concurrent participation in another treatment or intervention study
-History of coronary artery, cerebrovascular or peripheral arterial disease including myocardial infarction, unstable angina, revascularization, stroke/TIA, carotid intervention, claudication, or congestive heart failure
-Existing diagnosis of dementia and/or other cognitive impairment that would be a barrier to participation
-Individuals who have opted out of being contacted for research
Study Contact:
Stacy Ngwesse
(952) 967-7012
HeartBeetClinicPilot@healthpartners.com
