Intervention Trial to Decrease Cardiovascular Risk in Persons With Serious Mental Illness (IDEAL)
Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Serious Mental Illness
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Cardiovascular Risk Factors
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
▪ Age 18 and older
▪ Body mass index at least 25 kg/m2 OR one of the following CVD risk factors:
- Hypertension (SBP>= 140mmHg or DBP>= 90mmHg or on antihypertensive medications;
- Diabetes mellitus (fasting blood sugar> 125mg/dl or hemoglobin A1c>6.5 or on a hypoglycemic medication);
- Dyslipidemia (LDL >130 mg/dl , HDL<40 or total cholesterol >=200 or on a lipid lowering agent);
Current tobacco smoker
- Able and willing to give informed consent
- Completion of baseline data collection
- Willing to accept randomization
- Willing to participate in the intervention
Exclusion Criteria:
▪ Cardiovascular event (unstable angina, myocardial infarction) within the past 6 months
- Serious medical condition which either limits life expectancy or requires active management (e.g., certain cancers)
- Condition which interferes with outcome measurement (e.g., dialysis)
- Pregnant or planning a pregnancy during study period. Nursing mothers would need approval from physician.
- Alcohol or substance use disorder if not sober/abstinent for 30 days
- Planning to leave rehabilitation center or clinic within 6 months or move out of geographic area within 18 months
- Investigator judgment (e.g., for concerns about participant or staff safety)
Sites / Locations
- Johns Hopkins ProHealth Clinical Research Facility
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Other
IDEAL intervention
Control
Individual cardiovascular risk reduction counseling, coordination with primary care providers to ensure appropriate management of risk factors, and collaboration with mental health staff and social supports. All participants will be offered group exercise classes, and programs will be provided with instruction to provide more healthy meals.
All participants will be offered group exercise classes, and programs will be provided with instruction to provide more healthy meals.