RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06504849

Instant Message-delivered Personalised Lifestyle Modification Intervention for Pre-hypertension Adults

Instant Message-delivered Personalised Lifestyle Modification Intervention for Pre-hypertension Management Among Community Dwelling Adults: a Randomised Controlled Trial


Sponsor

The University of Hong Kong

Enrollment

256 participants

Start Date

May 1, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

To assess the effectiveness of instant message-delivered personalised lifestyle modification (LSM) intervention for pre-hypertension (pre-HTN) management among community dwelling Chinese adults.


Eligibility

Plain Language Summary

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This study tests a personalized lifestyle coaching program delivered via instant messaging (on your phone) to help adults with slightly elevated blood pressure — called pre-hypertension — make lasting changes to their diet, physical activity, and daily habits before they develop full hypertension. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 or older with borderline high blood pressure (systolic 120–139 mmHg or diastolic 80–89 mmHg) - You can read and communicate in Chinese - You can use mobile phone messaging apps **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have already been diagnosed with high blood pressure (hypertension) - You have a history of cardiovascular disease - You are pregnant or less than 3 months postpartum - You currently have a psychiatric condition or are taking psychiatric medication - You are already participating in another blood pressure reduction program Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALReceiving LSM messages.

* LSM messages via instant messaging applications * Chat-type support messages via instant messaging applications

BEHAVIORALReceiving brief pre-HTN messages.

* A flyer with brief pre-HTN information which is distributed during the recruitment phase * Brief pre-HTN messages via instant messaging applications


Locations(1)

University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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