The "Check, Monitor, Control Hypertension" Study is a 24-month Randomized Trial in Houston Targeting African Americans Aged 55+. It Combines Pharmacist Counseling and CHW Support to Improve Blood Pressure Control in Hypertension Management.
Sponsored by Texas Southern University
About this study
The proposed study, "Check, Monitor, Control Hypertension in Older African American Adults," is a randomized clinical trial designed to improve blood pressure control among African American adults aged 55 years and older in the Greater Houston area. Hypertension disproportionately affects African Americans, contributing to higher rates of cardiovascular disease and stroke. This project aims to improve clinical and behavioral outcomes through a 24-month intervention combining pharmacist-led counseling and Community Health Worker (CHW) support.
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a major health concern in the United States, especially among African Americans, who experience higher rates of uncontrolled blood pressure and related complications like heart disease and stroke. This study aims to improve blood pressure control in older African American adults through a community-based approach that combines pharmacist-led counseling and Community Health Worker (CHW) support. The study will enroll 480 African American adults aged 55 and older living in the Greater Houston area who have a history of hypertension. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: Pharmacist-only intervention - Participants receive medication therapy management and education on blood pressure monitoring and lifestyle changes; Pharmacist + CH…
Where this study is enrolling
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3100 Cleburne Street, Nabrit Science Building,
Houston, Texas
Who can participate
Inclusion criteria
- ✓Individuals are eligible to the study if they are:
- ✓55 years or older
- ✓Have at least 2 high blood pressure readings ≥ 130/80 mmHg within one month
- ✓Past Medical History of hypertension \> 1 year
- ✓Taking at least 1 antihypertensive medication
- ✓Independent Activities of Daily Livings (ADL) and instrumental Activities of Daily Livings (iADL)
- ✓Have a SmartPhone
- ✓Live within the Greater Houston Metropolitan Areas
- ✓Able to speak English
Exclusion criteria
- ✕Unable to verbalize comprehension of study or impaired cognitive function (e.g. dementia)
- ✕Not able to monitor blood pressure at home
- ✕Plans to relocate outside Houston within the next year
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Trial data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.