FELLAShip to Better Health

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of the FELLAship program-a church-based cardiovascular health (CVH) intervention-in Black men aged 35-70 who are at risk for heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and related conditions. The main questions this study aims to answer are: * Does participation in the FELLAship program improve cardiovascular health metrics (e.g., blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar) and health behaviors among Black men at The Worship Center Christian Church (TWC)? * What factors influence the adoption, delivery, and sustainability of the FELLAship program in a faith-based setting? Researchers will compare an immediate-start intervention group and a delayed-start (waitlist control) group to assess both short-term health outcomes and program implementation factors. Participants will: * Attend a 90-minute weekly session for 24 weeks, including 45 minutes of physical activity led by a certified trainer and 45 minutes of health education delivered by trained coaches. * Receive one-on-one support from a community health worker to reduce barriers to care and engage with primary care. * Complete biometric health screenings and surveys at baseline, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks to assess clinical and behavioral outcomes. * Use a smartwatch, blood pressure cuff, and other tools to track progress in real time. * Participate in exit focus groups or interviews to share feedback about the intervention. * A subset of TWC leaders and interventionists (N=15) will also be interviewed to assess implementation, resource needs, and sustainability. This study uses the RE-AIM (Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance) framework to assess Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance, and aims to inform scalable strategies for improving CVH among Black men in trusted community settings.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: Male
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Self-identified Black men

• Age 18 or older

• LE8 (Life's Essential 8) score (threshold not specified, but implies less than ideal CVH)

• English speaking

• Resides in the Metropolitan Birmingham, Alabama area

• No physical activity restrictions imposed by a healthcare provider

Locations
United States
Alabama
The Worship Center Cristian Church
RECRUITING
Birmingham
Contact Information
Primary
LeAndrea D Anderson
leandreaanderson@uabmc.edu
2059960089
Time Frame
Start Date: 2026-01-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2027-01-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 90
Treatments
Experimental: FELLAship
FELLAship intervention participants will receive the 24-week intervention according to the curriculum, to be delivered by a health coach, personal trainer, and community health worker.
No_intervention: Waitlist Control
Individuals in the waitlist control arm will not receive the intervention during the evaluation period. They will have access to the intervention post-evaluation period.
Sponsors
Leads: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Collaborators: The Worship Center Christian Church

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