Community Mobilization for High Blood Pressure
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Community Mobilization for high blood pressure?
Research shows that community-based programs, like the one involving churches, can help lower high blood pressure by providing education, screenings, and support. These programs have been effective in raising awareness and promoting healthier behaviors, leading to improved blood pressure control, especially in high-risk communities.12345
Is community mobilization for high blood pressure safe for humans?
Community mobilization efforts, like public education and community health volunteer programs, are generally considered safe as they focus on lifestyle changes and education to manage high blood pressure. These programs often involve health professionals and community leaders working together to promote healthier living, which is a safe approach for preventing and controlling high blood pressure.678910
How does the Community Mobilization treatment for high blood pressure differ from other treatments?
Community Mobilization for high blood pressure is unique because it involves engaging community members and health workers to raise awareness, promote healthy behaviors, and provide culturally sensitive education. This approach focuses on lifestyle changes and community involvement rather than relying solely on medication.3481112
What is the purpose of this trial?
Using a focused implementation research framework, the EPIS (Exploration, Preparation, Implementation and Sustainment) model in a type-2 hybrid design, the study will be conducted in 3 phases: 1) A pre-implementation phase that will use the Exploration and Preparation domains of EPIS to: a) explore barriers and facilitators of Clean Fuel- Clean- Stove (CF-CS) use, and b) develop a culturally-tailored CM strategy for CF-CS use; 2) An Implementation phase that will use the Implementation domain of EPIS to compare in a cluster RCT of 32 peri-urban communities (640 households), the effect of CM vs. a self-directed condition (i.e. receipt of information on CF-CS use without CM) on adoption of CF-CS use; and systolic BP reduction; 3) A post-implementation phase that will use the Sustainment domain of EPIS to evaluate the effect of CM strategy vs. self-directed condition on sustainability of the CF-CS use in 640 households across the randomly assigned 32 peri-urban communities in Nigeria. The Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM) working with the MOH will oversee research coordination in Nigeria.
Research Team
Olugbenga Ogedegbe, MD
Principal Investigator
NYU Langone Health
Christopher O Olopade
Principal Investigator
University of Chicago
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for families in peri-urban Nigerian communities who primarily use kerosene, charcoal, or firewood for cooking. The primary cook must be a female without a paid housemaid, and the household should have 2 to 7 members. The key decision-maker at home must agree to participate and not plan to move within the next year.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Pre-implementation
Exploration and preparation to identify barriers and facilitators of Clean Fuel-Clean Stove use and develop a culturally-tailored community mobilization strategy
Implementation
Cluster RCT comparing community mobilization vs. self-directed condition on adoption of Clean Fuel-Clean Stove use and systolic blood pressure reduction
Post-implementation
Evaluation of the sustainability of the community mobilization strategy vs. self-directed condition on Clean Fuel-Clean Stove use
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for sustainability of Clean Fuel-Clean Stove use and health outcomes
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Community Mobilization
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
NYU Langone Health
Lead Sponsor
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Collaborator