Examining the Feasibility of Implementing a Hypertension Storytelling Intervention Among African Americans

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Hypertension

• Registration Number: NCT07071077
• Lead Sponsor: University of Delaware

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess if storytelling is an effective approach for promoting lifestyle and behavioral change among individuals managing hypertension and to determine if storytelling interventions can help to reduce blood pressure and improve medication adherence.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2025-01-29
• Study First Submitted: 2025-02-24
• Status Verified: 2025-07
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-07-16
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-07-16
• Study First Posted: 2025-07-17
• Last Update Posted: 2025-07-17
• Primary Completion: 2026-05-31
• Study Completion: 2026-05-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

• African American/Black
• Diagnosed with Hypertension
• Prescribed medication for hypertension

Exclusion Criteria

• Cognitive limitations that limit the ability to provide informed consent
• Pregnancy
• Unable to speak or read English
• Planning to relocate during the study period

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure	6 months	Blood pressure will be measured three times using a manual blood pressure monitor.
Adherence to Antihypertensive Medications (daily usage)	6 months	Medication adherence will be measured using Medication Electronic Measuring System (MEMS) caps
Adherence to Antihypertensive Medications (self reported)	6 months	Medication adherence will be measure through participant self report Domains of Subjective Extent of Nonadherence scale.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Delaware; 🇺🇸 Newark, Delaware, United States