Self-Management Program for Depression and High Blood Pressure Risk

(TEAM-Red Trial)

Overseen By Taylor Maniglia

Age: 18 - 65

Sex: Female

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Jennifer B. Levin

Must not be taking: Antihypertensives

Disqualifiers: Pregnancy, Hypertension, Suicide risk, others

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

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 5

Duration: 24 weeks

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial tests a program called TEAM-Red, designed to help African American women manage depression and reduce the risk of high blood pressure. Participants will attend five weekly online group sessions to learn self-management skills. The trial compares the TEAM-Red program to a waitlist group that will eventually receive the same intervention. Women who identify as African American, experience depression or stress affecting their daily lives, and have risk factors for high blood pressure (such as obesity or smoking) might be a good fit for this study. As an unphased trial, this study offers an opportunity to contribute to important research that could benefit many in the future.

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications, but you cannot participate if you are currently using antihypertensive medications (medications for high blood pressure).

What prior data suggests that the TargEted MAnageMent Intervention (TEAM-Red) is safe?

Research has shown that TEAM-Red, a self-management program conducted from home, has been tested for safety and effectiveness. In a previous study, women who participated in the TEAM-Red program experienced significant improvement in their depression symptoms, with no major safety issues identified. These participants were 17 times more likely to see their depression symptoms resolve after 12 weeks compared to those who did not join the program.

The study reported no serious side effects from the TEAM-Red sessions, which included group meetings over video calls. This indicates that the program is safe and manageable for participants. As TEAM-Red consists of support sessions rather than medication, the risk of side effects is lower than with drug treatments. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Why are researchers excited about this trial?

Researchers are excited about the TEAM-Red program because it offers a unique approach by combining mental health support with strategies to manage high blood pressure risk, all delivered through remote group sessions. Unlike traditional treatments for depression and hypertension, which often involve medication, TEAM-Red focuses on self-management techniques and peer support, which can empower patients to take control of their health. This remote delivery method also increases accessibility, allowing participants to join from the comfort of their own homes, potentially reaching those who might have barriers to accessing traditional care.

What evidence suggests that this trial's treatments could be effective for depression and high blood pressure risk?

Research has shown that the TEAM-Red program, which participants in this trial may receive, can significantly alleviate depression and stress. One study found that people using TEAM-Red were 17 times more likely to see their depression go away compared to others. Participants also experienced better mental health and improved their diet after 12 weeks. These changes might reduce the risk of high blood pressure. Overall, TEAM-Red appears promising for enhancing both mental and physical health in young African American women. ^{2 3 6 7 8}

Who Is on the Research Team?

Jennifer Levin, PhD

Principal Investigator

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for young African-American women under 50 with depression and at risk for high blood pressure, but not yet diagnosed with it. Participants must have a BMI ≥30, HbA1c >5.75, a recent BP reading of ≥130/90 mmHg, be current smokers or have LDL levels ≥100 mg/dl.

Inclusion Criteria

I have high blood pressure risk due to factors like being overweight, high blood sugar, high blood pressure readings, smoking, or high cholesterol.

I can follow the study's required procedures.

You have a score of 10 or more on the 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), which measures depression.

Exclusion Criteria

I have high blood pressure or am taking medication for it.

Unwilling/unable to provide informed consent

Pregnancy

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants receive the TEAM-Red intervention or are placed on an enhanced waitlist control for 24 weeks

24 weeks

5 group sessions (remote)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in depression and stress levels using PHQ-9 and PSS-10 scores

12 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• TEAM-Red
• Waitlist

Trial Overview

The study compares the TEAM-Red self-management program against an enhanced waitlist control over 24 weeks to see if it helps manage risks associated with hypertension in depressed Black women who are predisposed to high blood pressure.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: TEAM-Red Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Five 60-minute group sessions with 6-10 patients. These sessions will be held weekly and delivered remotely via videoconference

Group II: Enhanced Waitlist (eWL) Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

After the week 12 follow up visit, subjects in the Waitlist group will receive the TEAM Red intervention

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Jennifer B. Levin

Lead Sponsor

Trials

1

Recruited

80+

American Heart Association

Collaborator

Trials

352

Recruited

6,196,000+

Published Research Related to This Trial

Project ReD CHiP is a multi-level quality improvement initiative designed to address racial disparities in blood pressure control by implementing three complementary interventions across six primary care clinics in Baltimore, Maryland.

The study aims to demonstrate that combining interventions targeting blood pressure measurement, patient care management, and provider education will lead to greater improvements in hypertension care and reductions in disparities compared to any single intervention alone.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

A multi-level system quality improvement intervention to reduce racial disparities in hypertension care and control: study protocol. Cooper, LA., Marsteller, JA., Noronha, GJ., et al.[2022]

The Hypertension Self-care Profile was successfully translated into Chinese (HBP SCP-C) and demonstrated strong psychometric properties, including high reliability with Cronbach α coefficients of 0.86 to 0.94 and test-retest reliability ranging from 0.81 to 0.98 among 200 Chinese patients with hypertension.

The HBP SCP-C effectively distinguishes between patients with and without comorbidities in terms of self-care behaviors, motivation, and self-efficacy, confirming its validity as a tool for assessing hypertension self-care in this population.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Psychometric Evaluation of the Chinese Version of Hypertension Self-care Profile. Ma, Y., Cheng, HY., Sit, JWH., et al.[2021]

Hypertension self-management classes at Lincoln Community Health Center significantly reduced blood pressure among participants, particularly Black men, with an average reduction of 19.1/14.8 mm Hg for those attending multiple classes.

Despite the effectiveness of these classes in improving hypertension control, challenges related to health insurance reimbursement and federal quality reporting standards limit the implementation of such educational initiatives in healthcare settings.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Efficacy of Hypertension Self-Management Classes Among Patients at a Federally Qualified Health Center. Eck, C., Biola, H., Hayes, T., et al.[2022]

Physicians generally had a positive attitude towards team care, which was influenced by factors such as communication, access, trust, and the perceived competency of team members, highlighting the importance of these elements in effective healthcare delivery.

Individual practice styles significantly affected how physicians engaged with team care, suggesting that tailoring team approaches to fit different physician styles could enhance the effectiveness of care management programs for patients with uncontrolled hypertension.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Primary care physician perspectives on using team care in clinical practice. Beran, M., Bergdall, AR., Kodet, AJ., et al.[2021]

In a study of 318 patients with primary hypertension, self-efficacy was found to be a key mediator between social support and self-care behaviors related to diet and weight management, highlighting its importance in managing hypertension.

Depressive symptoms also played a significant role, mediating the relationship between social support and self-efficacy, suggesting that addressing mental health is crucial for improving self-care in hypertensive patients.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Factors influencing self-care among patients with primary hypertension: path analysis of mediating roles of self-efficacy and depressive symptoms. Chen, TY., Kao, CW., Cheng, SM., et al.[2023]

The Hypertension Management Program (HMP) was successfully adapted and implemented in a federally qualified health center in South Carolina, involving clinical pharmacists in managing hypertension for 316 patients through 758 visits, demonstrating its effectiveness in improving hypertension control.

The total cost of the HMP was $325,532, averaging $3.62 per patient per month, indicating that a team-based, patient-centered approach can be both cost-effective and beneficial in resource-limited settings for managing hypertension.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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A Mixed-Methods Approach for Evaluating Implementation Processes and Program Costs for a Hypertension Management Program Implemented in a Federally Qualified Health Center. Tucker-Brown, A., Spafford, M., Wittenborn, J., et al.[2023]

The TBC-HTA study is evaluating a team-based care intervention involving nurses, pharmacists, and physicians to improve blood pressure control in 110 hypertensive outpatients over a 6-month period, compared to usual care.

The primary goal is to assess the difference in daytime ambulatory blood pressure between the team-based care group and the usual care group, with secondary outcomes including patient and healthcare professional satisfaction and long-term blood pressure control.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Team-based care for improving hypertension management among outpatients (TBC-HTA): study protocol for a pragmatic randomized controlled trial. Santschi, V., Wuerzner, G., Chiolero, A., et al.[2018]

An integrated care intervention led by Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) significantly improved blood pressure control and reduced depressive symptoms in patients with hypertension, with diastolic blood pressure dropping from 82.0 mmHg in usual care to 74.2 mmHg in the intervention group after 12 weeks.

Patients receiving the integrated care also showed a notable decrease in depressive symptoms, with average PHQ-9 scores improving from 7.1 in usual care to 2.4 in the intervention group, highlighting the effectiveness of combining depression treatment with hypertension management.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Pilot trial of a licensed practical nurse intervention for hypertension and depression. Bogner, HR., de Vries, HF., Kaye, EM., et al.[2022]

The 'hospital-community-family' integrated management approach significantly improved nursing satisfaction among hypertensive patients, achieving a 100% satisfaction rate compared to 83.33% in the control group.

This integrated management also led to better blood pressure control, lower anxiety and depression scores, and higher disease awareness rates, indicating its effectiveness in enhancing overall patient management and quality of life.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Influence of "Hospital-Community-Family" Integrated Management on Blood Pressure, Quality of Life, Anxiety and Depression in Hypertensive Patients. Shi, W., Cheng, L., Li, Y.[2022]

Self-management interventions significantly improve patient activation levels in adults with hypertension, based on a systematic review of 4 studies involving 1415 participants.

Strategies such as community-based programs and motivational interviewing were particularly effective, leading to better patient activation measure (PAM) scores compared to usual care.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Impact of Behavioral Interventions on Patient Activation in Adults with Hypertension: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Innab, A., Kerari, A.[2022]

In a pilot trial involving 54 patients, an integrated intervention that considered social determinants of health led to significant improvements in depressive symptoms, as measured by the PHQ-9, compared to a basic intervention after 12 weeks (p = 0.024).

The enhanced intervention also resulted in significant reductions in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure compared to the basic intervention, indicating that addressing social factors can improve both mental and physical health outcomes (p = 0.003 for systolic and p = 0.019 for diastolic).

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Incorporating Patients' Social Determinants of Health into Hypertension and Depression Care: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. McClintock, HF., Bogner, HR.[2022]

The technology-assisted collaborative care (TCC) program showed potential efficacy in treating depression among 20 patients with diabetes and/or high blood pressure, with two-thirds responding positively to treatment after 12 weeks.

Participants reported decreased depressive symptoms, fewer healthcare visits, and improved mental health-related quality of life, indicating that the TCC program is a promising approach for managing depression in patients with chronic physical conditions.

NCBI (Pubmed)

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Technology-Assisted Collaborative Care Program for People with Diabetes and/or High Blood Pressure Attending Primary Health Care: A Feasibility Study. Martínez, P., Guajardo, V., Gómez, VE., et al.[2021]

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