A novel community-based study to address disparities in hypertension and colorectal cancer: a study protocol for a randomized control trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Black men have the greatest burden of premature death and disability from hypertension (HTN) in the United States, and the highest incidence and mortality from colorectal cancer (CRC). While several clinical trials have reported beneficial effects of lifestyle changes on blood pressure (BP) reduction, and improved CRC screening with patient navigation (PN), the effectiveness of these approaches in community-based settings remains understudied, particularly among Black men.

Methods/design

MISTER B is a two-parallel-arm randomized controlled trial that will compare the effect of a motivational interviewing tailored lifestyle intervention (MINT) versus a culturally targeted PN intervention on improvement of BP and CRC screening among black men aged ≥50 with uncontrol

SUBMITTER: Ravenell J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3844539 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature