Key result
MECA trial tests whether mobile health coaching improves cardiovascular resilience in Black adults.
Why the study?
Despite persistent cardiovascular disparities affecting Black individuals, substantial heterogeneity exists, and some experience good outcomes despite risk factors, prompting investigation into resilience.
Does a behavioral mobile health intervention with or without a health coach improve cardiovascular health metrics in Black adults with poor baseline cardiovascular health?
Population
More than 1400 Black individuals in the greater Atlanta, GA, metropolitan area
Comparison
Behavioral mobile health plus health coach vs mobile health only among 150 individuals with low Life Simple 7
Design
Multilevel study including telephone survey, clinical cohort, and randomized trial
Authors
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The MECA study outlines a comprehensive, multi-level approach to identifying factors that confer resilience to cardiovascular disease among Black adults, including a randomized trial of an eHealth intervention.
Does a behavioral mobile health intervention with or without a health coach improve cardiovascular health metrics in Black adults with poor baseline cardiovascular health?
The MECA study outlines a comprehensive, multi-level approach to identifying factors that confer resilience to cardiovascular disease among Black adults, including a randomized trial of an eHealth intervention.
Islam et al. (2020) studied Cardiovascular disease risk and resilience (n=1,433). Health360x plus health coach vs. Health360x website (eHealth only) was evaluated on Change in Life Simple 7 (LS7) score at 6 months. The MECA Study protocol outlines a multilevel investigation of socioenvironmental, behavioral, and biological factors promoting cardiovascular resilience among Black adults, with primary results pending.
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