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Behavioral Intervention

Internet-based Positive Psychological Intervention for High Blood Pressure

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Led By Rosalba Hernandez, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, 5-, and 12-weeks
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This study is evaluating whether a new type of intervention may help improve cardiovascular function in individuals with uncontrolled hypertension.

Eligible Conditions
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Cardiovascular Risk

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, 5-, and 12-weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, 5-, and 12-weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change from Baseline Ambulatory Blood Pressure at 5- and 12-weeks
Secondary outcome measures
12-Item Short Form Survey: Change in Self-Reported Mental and Physical Health at 5- and 12-weeks
Mental Depression
General Well-being Schedule: Change in Baseline Emotional Vitality at 5- and 12-weeks
+7 more
Other outcome measures
Change in Heart Rate Variability
Body Weight Changes
Diet: Change in Hypertension-related Health Behavior(s)
+1 more

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Internet-based Positive Psychological InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The investigator's culturally-tailored internet-based Positive Psychology (PP) Intervention is a non-pharmacotherapy approach aimed at increasing positive emotional experiences by teaching individuals to engage in intentional activities known to increase psychological and emotional well-being through targeting of constructs such as optimism, gratitude, mindfulness/relaxation, and resilience.
Group II: Attention Control GroupActive Control1 Intervention
Participants will complete computerized surveys to document the frequency of positive and negative emotions experienced in daily life. The attention control group will be given the option to access our positive psychological intervention and associated content via the web at the conclusion of the 12-week data collection phase.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignLead Sponsor
189 Previous Clinical Trials
37,315 Total Patients Enrolled
Rosenfeld Heart Foundation GrantUNKNOWN
Rosalba Hernandez, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
1 Previous Clinical Trials
84 Total Patients Enrolled

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Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Internet-based Positive Psychological Intervention for Hispanic/Latino Adult With Hypertension in a Primary Care Setting
2019. "Internet-based Positive Psychological Intervention for Hispanic/Latino Adult With Hypertension in a Primary Care Setting". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03892057.
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