Strategies to Manage High Blood Pressure
Trial Summary
Do I need to stop my current medications for this trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems focused on managing blood pressure through outreach and education, so you may not need to change your current medication routine.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Multi-ethnic Multi-level Strategies and Behavioral Economics for managing high blood pressure?
Is the treatment generally safe for humans?
How does the Multi-ethnic Multi-level Strategies and Behavioral Economics treatment for high blood pressure differ from other treatments?
This treatment is unique because it combines behavioral economics (using psychological insights to influence behavior) with community-based strategies to improve blood pressure control, especially in disadvantaged minority populations. It focuses on patient-centered interventions and culturally appropriate education, rather than just medication, to address high blood pressure.128910
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of the study is to promote equitable hypertension (HTN) management across the diverse patient population found in Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (LAC DHS) clinics.To achieve this goal, the study team will conduct provider- and patient-focused outreach strategies to understand how to best support adoption of blood pressure management practices already available within LAC DHS.LAC DHS clinics will be randomly assigned to one of three study conditions: 1) provider-focused outreach, 2) patient-focused outreach, and 3) usual outreach. The study will occur across 3 years with patient- and provider-focused outreach occurring in Year 1 and 2. In Year 3, study initiated patient- and provider-focused outreach will stop, and clinic use of patient- and provider-focused outreach practices will be observed by the study team.Provider-focused outreach includes increasing cultural awareness of factors that hinder and support blood pressure control, increasing access to blood pressure medications, and providing blood pressure management education. Patient-focused outreach includes using culturally sensitive educational materials and reminders to improve patient understanding of blood pressure, education on how to manage the condition, and increasing awareness of available blood pressure management resources. Clinics assigned to the usual outreach condition will operate as per usual in Year 1 but will receive patient- and provider-focused outreach in Year 2.
Research Team
Arleen F Brown, MD, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of California, Los Angeles
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for diverse patients with high blood pressure in Los Angeles County Department of Health Services clinics. It's not specified who can't join, but it seems aimed at understanding and improving how patients manage their condition with the help of healthcare providers.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention Implementation
Provider-focused and patient-focused outreach strategies are implemented to improve blood pressure management practices
Sustainment
Observation of clinic use of patient- and provider-focused outreach practices without study-initiated interventions
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after intervention
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Multi-ethnic Multi-level Strategies and Behavioral Economics
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of California, Los Angeles
Lead Sponsor
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Collaborator