ASPIRE Intervention for High Blood Pressure

Overseen By Iridian A Guzman, MPH

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Advocate Health Care

Must be taking: Blood pressure medications

Disqualifiers: Nursing home, Non-English speakers

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 1

50 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The goal of this study is to implement a pilot focusing on developing training manuals and materials for patients and the clinical team to ensure our intervention is delivered consistently and systematically for each patient.

Research Team

Rasha Khatib, PhD

Principal Investigator

Advocate Aurora Research Institute

Eligibility Criteria

The ASPIRE trial is for adults 18 years or older with a history of high blood pressure for at least one year. Participants must have had an elevated blood pressure reading during their qualifying visit and be on medication to lower blood pressure. They also need to be able to give consent.

Inclusion Criteria

I have had high blood pressure for at least a year.

Able to provide consent

I am taking medication to lower my blood pressure.

Exclusion Criteria

Patients residing in a nursing home or receiving home health care

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Intervention

Participants in the intervention arm receive a blood pressure monitoring device, training, and support on self-measured blood pressure, along with addressing social determinants of health.

3 months

1 initial visit (in-person), 1 follow-up call (virtual)

Control

Participants in the control arm receive a blood pressure monitoring device and usual care.

3 months

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after the intervention, including patient and care team acceptability and satisfaction.

1 month

Treatment Details

Interventions

• ASPIRE Intervention

Trial Overview This study tests the ASPIRE Intervention, which involves creating training manuals and materials for patients and clinical teams aimed at consistently managing high blood pressure across different individuals.

Participant Groups

Group I: ASPIRE Intervention Arm Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

The intervention arm will receive usual care, a free blood pressure cuff in addition to the ASPIRE Components.

Group II: Control Arm Active Control 1 Intervention

The control group will receive usual care and a free blood pressure cuff.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Advocate Health Care

Lead Sponsor

Trials

57

Recruited

1,412,000+

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Lead Sponsor

Trials

1,432

Recruited

2,506,000+