RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06527794

Remote Hypertension Management for Black Patients

Remote Hypertension Tracking, Help, and Management to Reduce Disparities in Black Patients

Sponsor

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Enrollment

864 participants

Start Date

Dec 13, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Uncontrolled Hypertension

Summary

This study will compare two approaches for managing hypertension in Black patients with uncontrolled blood pressure (BP). One approach will include home BP telemonitoring supported by a pharmacist and a community health worker. The other approach will include usual clinic-based care along with a home BP monitor and routine care.

Eligibility

Min Age: 21 YearsMax Age: 85 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a remote (telehealth) program to help Black and African American patients manage high blood pressure that is not well-controlled. It aims to reduce health disparities by bringing care directly to patients through technology. **You may be eligible if...** - You identify as Black or African American - You are between 21 and 85 years old - You have been diagnosed with high blood pressure (hypertension) - Your blood pressure remains high (systolic ≥140 mmHg) despite treatment **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Your blood pressure is already well-controlled - You are unable to use telehealth technology - You have conditions that require in-person specialist care only - You were recently seen in urgent care or the emergency room for blood pressure Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALRHYTHM (Remote Hypertension Tracking Help Management)

Home blood pressure telemonitoring with remote medication management by a centralized multidisciplinary team led by a pharmacist; and social support, lifestyle education and connection to community resources to address social needs, provided by a community health worker who is embedded with the centralized team and is tightly connected to community resources and partners

BEHAVIORALEnhanced usual care (UC)

All participating sites will receive training on appropriate blood pressure measurement and education on guideline-based hypertension therapy. Additionally, participants in usual care will receive a standardized packet with evidence-based hypertension education material and a blood pressure monitor to complete blood pressure measurements at home.