RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06948838

Improving Hypertension Control in Safety-Net Settings: The Boston Hypertension Equity Alliance in Treatment

Comparative Effectiveness of Interventions to Improve Hypertension Control in Safety-Net Settings: The Boston Hypertension Equity Alliance in Treatment

Sponsor

Boston Medical Center

Enrollment

16,895 participants

Start Date

Sep 8, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Hypertension Hypertension Complicated

Summary

High blood pressure (BP) or hypertension (HTN) affects over 100 million individuals in the US, increasing the risk of adverse outcomes, including stroke, myocardial infarction (MI), and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Effective therapies include non-pharmacologic approaches and multiple medication classes. Successful HTN management requires ongoing patient engagement for BP monitoring and treatment intensification. Reaching this goal is challenging, and many patients with HTN do not have controlled BP. Using a collaborative partnership between patients, clinicians, health system and public health stakeholders, and the research team the investigators plan to overcome barriers to widespread implementation of evidence-based health system strategies to improve BP control in a large, urban, primary care-based safety-net setting for diverse populations experiencing disparities in HTN-related outcomes.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This trial is studying whether a multi-part support program can help people with uncontrolled high blood pressure at community health clinics get their blood pressure under control — with a focus on reducing health disparities in underserved communities. You may be eligible if: you are an adult (18+) receiving primary care at one of the 9 participating clinics; you have had a primary care visit in the past year; you have high blood pressure (on your problem list, on blood pressure medication, or with 3 separate high readings); and your systolic blood pressure (the top number) is above 140 mmHg. You may NOT be eligible if: you do not meet all of the above criteria. Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALRBPM

Standardized blood pressure measurement and treatment protocols in clinical practice.

OTHERMII

Team-based interventions including multiple evidence-proven interventions such as clinician decision support, monitoring medication non-adherence, use of combination pills, and formulary modifications.