Examining the Feasibility of Implementing a Hypertension Storytelling Intervention Among African Americans
Examining the Feasibility of Implementing a Hypertension Storytelling Intervention Among African Americans With Hypertension
Who can join
As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.
- Age
- 18 Years and older
- Sex
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Compensation
- Not stated
Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.
What to expect
No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.
What participation involves
Not stated in the study description — ask the study team about visits and procedures.
- Compensation
- Not stated
- Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
- Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
- Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
- Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.
About this study
The purpose of this study is to assess if storytelling is an effective approach for promoting lifestyle and behavioral change among individuals managing hypertension and to determine if storytelling interventions can help to reduce blood pressure and improve medication adherence.
Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.
Eligibility
Official eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * African American/Black * Diagnosed with Hypertension * Prescribed medication for hypertension Exclusion Criteria: * Cognitive limitations that limit the ability to provide informed consent * Pregnancy * Unable to speak or read English * Planning to relocate during the study period
Study sites (1)
DE
- University of Delaware · Newark, DE 19713Yendelela Cuffee · Study contact · 302-831-1302 · ylcuffee@udel.eduYendelela Cuffee · Principal investigatorMore trials in Newark