An investigation into the effect of a text-message based intervention on managing high blood pressure for people in the community.

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Hypertension; Cardiovascular - Hypertension; Public Health - Health promotion/education

• Registration Number: ACTRN12623000777695
• Lead Sponsor: The University of Sydney

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2023-07-18
• Last Update Posted: 25 July 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 906

Inclusion Criteria

Participants will be included if they meet all criteria and provide electronic consent:
1.Aged greater than or equal to 18 years old.
2.Record a BP reading of greater than or equal to 140 mmHg systolic and/or greater than or equal to 90 mm Hg diastolic pressure at a SiSU Health check station.
3.Own an operational texting-capable mobile phone.

Exclusion Criteria

Do not consent

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in BP medication<br><br>Participants will be asked (via text message) to answer Yes or No to a question asking them if their healthcare practitioner has changed their BP-lowering medication – e.g., increased dose, added new BP medicines, or changed current medicines. <br><br>[Once during the period 30-45 days post randomisation]