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Development of hypertension self-management intervention tools to improve US blood pressure control
This study is not recruiting.
Overview
What we are studying
We are conducting interviews with patients and their caregivers to better understand new ways to help manage high blood pressure. Specifically, we are seeking perspectives on a new process for managing blood pressures that includes checking blood pressure values at home and taking steps to adjust blood pressure medications if needed, following a plan outlined with a primary care doctor. Participation in this study would include only an interview to discuss this new blood pressure treatment process. There would be no changes to your (or your loved one’s) blood pressure treatment or care as part of this study.
Why it is important
Nearly 1 in 2 US adults has hypertension (high blood pressure), a leading cause of heart attack, stroke, and death. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke, and heart failure by 15-25%. For these reasons, improved treatment of high-blood pressure is a big opportunity to decrease cardiovascular disease and death in the US. Additionally, by putting patients in charge of self-monitoring and adjusting their blood pressure medications when needed, this approach could empower patients to work with their care teams to make sure their blood pressures are controlled.
What we hope to accomplish
Our goal is to understand if a process where people can adjust their blood pressure medications at home, following a plan outlined with their care team, would be a viable way of treating high blood pressure in primary care. We also want to design tools and resources that could be used to do this successfully. We are beginning by getting input from patients, their caregivers, and primary care provider teams to understand what might work best.
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Who can participate
We are looking for men and women over the age of 18 that recently started medication treatment for hypertension, had a new medication added, or had an increase in their dose. We are also looking for family members or caregivers of patients who have started, added, or increased the dose of blood pressure medications. Participation in this study is voluntary. If you decline to participate, this will not affect your medical care.
Who cannot participate
Because of differences in how high blood pressure is treated during different times of life, women who are pregnant and people who are on hospice are excluded from this study.
What participants may be asked to do
Participation includes a one-time, 30-45 minute interview using a secure virtual video platform. During the interview, we will ask you questions to understand your perspective on this new process for managing high blood pressure. We may also show you examples of materials that people with high blood pressure could use at home so that we can get your feedback. This interview will be audio-recorded so that the study team may later transcribe the interview. Audio recording is required for participation; if you do not agree to be audio-recorded, then you can decline to participate in this research study.
Project activities may include:
- Group discussion (e.g., focus group)
Estimated time commitment
60 minutes
What participants may get
$50
Location
Travel
- No travel required
Additional information
Funding source
- NIH or Other Federal