ifestyle Modification Intervention to reduce blood pressure among Pre-Hypertensive patients in Maran, Pahang
Early Phase 1
Recruiting
- Conditions
- Pre-hypertension.
- Registration Number
- IRCT20180124038497N1
- Lead Sponsor
- niversiti Putra Malaysia
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- Male
- Target Recruitment
- 408
Inclusion Criteria
Blood pressure range between 120-139 mmHg Systolic and/or 80-89 mmHg diastolic
Resident of Maran district, Pahang
Own a working smartphone with installed Whatsapp application
Exclusion Criteria
Not taking any anti-hypertensives
Pregnant women
Not physically impaired like amputated limbs
Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method A)Systolic Blood Pressure (mmHg) three months post intervention as compared to baseline. b) Diastolic Blood Pressure (mmHg) three months post intervention as compared to baseline. Timepoint: Before intervention and 3 months post intervention. Method of measurement: Blood pressure will be measured using a sphygmomanometer.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Information, motivation and behavioural skills score on lifestyle modification (physical activity, healthy diet, smoking and alcohol). Timepoint: Before intervention and 3 months post intervention. Method of measurement: Questionnaire consisted of questions related to the Information and motivation to follow a healthy lifestyle to reduce pre-hypertension. For this include several sub-sections that include: a. Information on pre-hypertension b) Individual and social motivation related to pre-hypertension c. Behavioural skills on reducing pre-hypertension.