Innovative Tools to Expand Music-Inspired Strategies for Blood Pressure and Stroke Prevention
Washington University School of Medicine
1,412 participants
Feb 1, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Expanding evidence-based interventions for hypertension and stroke prevention among youth and their caregivers is crucial for meeting World Health Organization and Nigerian health goals. Innovative strategies are urgently needed to address the burden of hypertension and stroke in Nigeria, aiming to involve local communities, bridge generational gaps, and reduce health disparities. This study aims to determine the effect of a music-inspired intervention and campaign (Music4Health) designed by the community on blood pressure, stroke preparedness and intentions, and uptake of the intervention among youth-caregiver dyads in Nigeria.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria15
- Youth Participants
- Aged 14-24 years
- Reside in one of the 30 selected LGAs
- Able to provide informed consent
- Willing to participate in the M4H campaign
- Caregiver Participants
- Aged ≥40 years
- Identified as a caregiver (biological/surrogate parent, grandparent, or close relative)
- Reside in the same household or have a caregiving relationship with eligible youth
- Able to provide informed consent
- General Eligibility for Dyads
- Must be a youth-caregiver dyad (one youth and one caregiver)
- Both members must consent to participate and complete baseline assessments
- Reside in or be affiliated with the selected study LGAs
- Refusal to participate or complete baseline assessments
Exclusion Criteria9
- Youth Participants
- Below 14 or above 24 years
- Inability to provide informed consent
- Unwilling to participate in intervention activities
- Caregiver Participants
- Below 40 years of age
- Not serving in a caregiver role to eligible youth
- Inability to provide informed consent
- General Eligibility for Dyads
Interventions
The intervention period will include three Music4Health Day community events. Music4Health Day will adapt content from open call submissions and apprenticeships with community-based teams to meet the music preferences of youth and their caregivers. The events will focus on managing blood pressure, preventing strokes, and stroke preparedness through music-inspired strategies, utilizing rhythms and lyrics. Each Music4Health Day event will include a listening session of a music video with lyrics designed to improve knowledge and awareness of high blood pressure and stroke preparedness. Participants will be provided with MP3 files and YouTube video links containing music, videos, visuals, and health messages. Participants will listen to the intervention at the events and also at their convenience on their mobile phones, followed by weekly text reminders. During the events, music ambassadors will also share personal experiences to promote health messages and foster community engagement.
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NCT07386535