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ENACTS Intervention for High Blood Pressure (ENACTS Trial)

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Recruiting
Led By denise dillard
Research Sponsored by Washington State University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Self-reported physician diagnosis of hypertension and/or type 2 diabetes confirmed by a prescription for an anti-hypertensive medication and/or type 2 diabetes medication
Age 18 years and older at enrollment
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 6 months
Awards & highlights

ENACTS Trial Summary

This trial will compare the effects of the ENACTS intervention on blood pressure and related outcomes to a control group. The intervention will also be evaluated for its ability to influence grocery store policy on clearly identifying low sodium or high potassium foods.

Who is the study for?
The ENACTS trial is for Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander adults with high blood pressure or type 2 diabetes. Participants must have internet access, speak English, and be willing to follow the study's rules. They can't join if they're pregnant, planning pregnancy, on dialysis, or receiving treatment for a terminal illness.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
ENACTS aims to lower blood pressure (BP) in individuals and their family supporters by promoting low-sodium/high-potassium diets through policy changes at grocery stores. It tests these interventions' effectiveness at individual, family, and policy levels.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since ENACTS focuses on dietary guidance and policy change rather than medication or medical procedures, it may not have direct side effects like drugs do; however lifestyle changes could indirectly cause stress or require significant adjustments.

ENACTS Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have been diagnosed with hypertension or type 2 diabetes and take medication for it.
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I am 18 years old or older.
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I have been diagnosed with hypertension or type 2 diabetes and take medication for it.

ENACTS Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~6 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 6 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Systolic Blood Pressure
Secondary outcome measures
Daily Energy Expenditure
Eating Behaviors
Food Purchasing
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ENACTS Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Intervention GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The ENACTS intervention is four peer-facilitated educational classes delivered over 8 weeks focused on hypertension self-management.
Group II: Waitlist GroupActive Control1 Intervention
Usual care and $50 in groceries every other week for 8 weeks.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Washington State UniversityLead Sponsor
101 Previous Clinical Trials
56,444 Total Patients Enrolled
denise dillardPrincipal InvestigatorWashington State University
Ka'imi A Sinclair, PhD, MPHPrincipal InvestigatorWashington State University

Media Library

ENACTS Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT03484364 — N/A
High Blood Pressure Research Study Groups: Intervention Group, Waitlist Group
High Blood Pressure Clinical Trial 2023: ENACTS Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT03484364 — N/A
ENACTS 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT03484364 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

How many individuals are involved in this exploration?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov displays that this trial is actively seeking out participants, beginning from its initial posting on June 15, 2018 and last updated February 23rd 2022. 270 individuals are being sought for the experiment taking place in two different centres."

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Is enrollment for this research endeavor currently available to participants?

"According to the clinicaltrials.gov page, this trial is presently recruiting patients. The study was originally published on June 15th 2018 and has been regularly updated since then with its latest update taking place February 23rd 2022."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Washington
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
Asian Counseling and Referral Service
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
~37 spots leftby Mar 2025