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Addressing Hypertension Care in Africa Program

Addressing Hypertension Care in Africa (ADHINCRA) Program

Sponsor

Johns Hopkins University

Enrollment

800 participants

Start Date

Jan 9, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Hypertension High Blood Pressure

Summary

The ADHINCRA Program is a bundle of multilevel evidence-based interventions that address multiple predictors of controlled hypertension, including patient-, provider-, and health system-level factors. The successful implementation of the ADHINCRA program will provide a rigorous and scalable model for improving hypertension control in Africa, which would ultimately reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and kidney disease.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 70 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a phone-based program designed to help people in Africa better manage high blood pressure (hypertension) through improved medication management, regular monitoring, and support. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18–70 years old - You have been diagnosed with high blood pressure and had a recent reading of 140 mmHg or higher (systolic) - You are either not yet on medication or taking only one blood pressure medication - You do not have diabetes - You receive care at one of the participating clinics - You own a smartphone (Android or iPhone) - You can communicate in English, Twi, Dagbani, Ewe, Hausa, or Yoruba **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Your blood pressure is very severely elevated (180/110 mmHg or higher) - You have had a stroke, heart disease, or kidney disease - You are on dialysis - You have a serious illness, cognitive impairment, or pregnancy Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALADHINCRA Program

The ADHINCRA Program is a nurse-led intervention that includes the use of home blood pressure monitoring, a mobile health app, lifestyle counselling, and a simplified hypertension treatment protocol to achieve blood pressure control among people diagnosed with hypertension.

Locations(17)

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Dominase SDA Hospital

Bekwai, Ashanti Region, Ghana

Kumasi South Hospital

Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana

Manhyia Government Hospital

Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana

Tafo Government Hospital

Tafo, Ashanti Region, Ghana

Berekum Holy Family Hospital

Berekum, Bono, Ghana

St. John of God Catholic Hospital

Duayaw Nkwanta, Bono, Ghana

Northern Regional Hospital

Tamale, Northern Region, Ghana

Tamale Teaching Hospital

Tamale, Northern Region, Ghana

Ho Municipal Hospital

Ho, Volta Region, Ghana

South Tongu District Hospital

Sogakope, Volta Region, Ghana

Akure South Hospital

Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

Akoko North East

Ondo, Ondo State, Nigeria

Akoko North West

Ondo, Ondo State, Nigeria

Akoko South East

Ondo, Ondo State, Nigeria

Akoko South West

Ondo, Ondo State, Nigeria

Owo General Hospital

Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria

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