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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.

Check, Monitor, Control Hypertension in Older African American Adults (#Check, Monitor, Control)

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
55 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

In plain language

This 24-month study tests whether counseling from a pharmacist and support from a community health worker can help people control high blood pressure. It is for African American adults age 55 and older with high blood pressure in the Greater Houston area.

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.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Who can join

  • Are age 55 or older.
  • Have at least 2 blood pressure readings of 130/80 mmHg or higher within one month.
  • Have had high blood pressure for more than 1 year.
  • Take at least 1 medicine for high blood pressure.
  • Can manage daily self-care and other daily tasks on your own.
  • Have a smartphone.
  • Live in the Greater Houston area.
  • Can speak English.

Who can't join

  • Cannot explain your understanding of the study, or have problems with memory or thinking, such as dementia.
  • Cannot check your blood pressure at home.
  • Plan to move outside Houston within the next year.

Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.

Official eligibility criteria

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

Study sites (1)

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