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NHLBI-Funded Community Trial Tests Tailored Mobile Health Intervention for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in African American Women

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8 June 2026

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NHLBI-funded trial tests whether neighbourhood-tailored mobile health coaching can increase physical activity and reduce cardiovascular risk in African American women living in resource-limited communities. The innovative approach addresses environmental barriers through GPS-enabled, community-specific interventions.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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