Hypertension,Essential study: WebMD
Official title Mobile Health Program for Rural Hypertension
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05546931
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to find out if adding education, guidance, and personalized coaching to home blood pressure monitoring helps lower blood pressure and improve quality of life.
- Who it's for
- Adults living in rural areas who have essential hypertension.
- What's involved
- Participants will use a home blood pressure monitor and a smartphone. One group also receives health education, empathic guidance, and patient‑centered coaching; the other group gets only the monitor and a general health app.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- History of uncontrolled hypertension, identified from the electronic health record problem list and an average systolic BP 140-199 or diastolic BP...
- Residence in one of 48 counties categorized as rural by the Center for Rural Pennsylvania;
- English-speaking at level appropriate for informed consent and study participation;
- No plans to relocate from the area within 12 months of enrollment.
You likely can't join if
- Heart failure necessitating hospital admission ≤3 months prior to study inclusion;
- Acute coronary syndrome (defined as at least 2 of the following: chest pain, ischemic electrocardiographic changes, or troponin ≥0.1 ng/mL) ≤3 months...
- Planned major surgery, cardiovascular or non-cardiovascular;
- Pregnancy or planned pregnancy within 12 months;
- Presence of non-cardiovascular conditions likely to be fatal within 12 months (e.g., cancer);
- Inability to comprehend the study protocol, defined by failing 3 times to answer correctly a set of questions during consent;
See the full eligibility criteria
- History of uncontrolled hypertension, identified from the electronic health record problem list and an average systolic BP 140-199 or diastolic BP 90-119 mm Hg at 2 ambulatory visits, one of which is within 6 months of...
- Residence in one of 48 counties categorized as rural by the Center for Rural Pennsylvania;
- English-speaking at level appropriate for informed consent and study participation;
- No plans to relocate from the area within 12 months of enrollment.
- Heart failure necessitating hospital admission ≤3 months prior to study inclusion;
- Acute coronary syndrome (defined as at least 2 of the following: chest pain, ischemic electrocardiographic changes, or troponin ≥0.1 ng/mL) ≤3 months prior to study inclusion;
- Planned major surgery, cardiovascular or non-cardiovascular;
- Pregnancy or planned pregnancy within 12 months;
- Presence of non-cardiovascular conditions likely to be fatal within 12 months (e.g., cancer);
- Inability to comprehend the study protocol, defined by failing 3 times to answer correctly a set of questions during consent;
- Institutionalized status (e.g., nursing home, incarceration);
- Inability to operate a smartphone or HBPM device due to sensory or neurocognitive deficit.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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