MOCHA Moving Forward: a CBPR Investigation of Chronic Disease Prevention in Older, Low-income African-American Men
Chronic Disease of Cardiovascular System, Multiple Chronic Conditions, Chronic Disease
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Chronic Disease of Cardiovascular System
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
All participants must meet all of the inclusion criteria in order to be eligible to participate in the study.
Inclusion criteria include:
- self-identification as black, African-American, or bi-racial including black man;
- age between 35-70 years;
- insufficient or low income;
- lived in Springfield area for the previous 6 months;
- Informed consent;
- Understand study procedures; and
- Ability to comply with study procedures for the entire length of the study
Exclusion Criteria:
Exclusion criteria include:
- BMI>40;
- BP>179/ 119;
- PTSD scale score >50
- Physical or movement l imitations wherein unable to perform 60 minutes of moderately vigorous physical activity 2 times per week
Sites / Locations
- University of Massachusetts
- City of Springfield
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Experimental
No Intervention
MOCHA
MOCHA+, "Stories Matter"
Wait-list control
Behavioral: 12-week trial with 3 sessions per week with one small group discussion session of critical issues affecting African-American men's health each week combined with two aerobic exercise sessions each week
Behavioral: 12-week trial with 3 sessions per week with one small group discussion session of critical issues affecting African-American men's health each week combined with two aerobic exercise sessions each week
There is no intervention to be administered during the 12-week wait-list control period