NCT07071077

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.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
60

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable hypertension

Timeline
0mo left

Started Jan 2025

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
recruiting

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress98%
Jan 2025May 2026

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 29, 2025

Completed
26 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 24, 2025

Completed
5 months until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 17, 2025

Completed
11 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 31, 2026

Expected
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 31, 2026

Last Updated

July 17, 2025

Status Verified

July 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

1.3 years

First QC Date

February 24, 2025

Last Update Submit

July 16, 2025

Conditions

Keywords

Medication AdherenceLifestyle InterventionBehavioral Change

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure

    Blood pressure will be measured three times using a manual blood pressure monitor.

    6 months

  • Adherence to Antihypertensive Medications (daily usage)

    Medication adherence will be measured using Medication Electronic Measuring System (MEMS) caps

    6 months

  • Adherence to Antihypertensive Medications (self reported)

    Medication adherence will be measure through participant self report Domains of Subjective Extent of Nonadherence scale.

    6 months

Study Arms (3)

Usual Care

NO INTERVENTION

Storytelling (Web-based Storytelling)

EXPERIMENTAL
Behavioral: Web-Based Storytelling Intervention

Storytelling Plus (Group-based Storytelling)

EXPERIMENTAL
Behavioral: Group-Based Storytelling Plus Intervention

Interventions

The Web-based storytelling group will access stories and educational materials on the study website.

Storytelling (Web-based Storytelling)

The storytelling plus group will watch the stories in a group setting, share their experiences and have educational sessions led by a health coach.

Storytelling Plus (Group-based Storytelling)

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

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

You may not qualify if:

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

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware, 19713, United States

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

HypertensionMedication Adherence

Interventions

Methods

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Vascular DiseasesCardiovascular DiseasesPatient CompliancePatient Acceptance of Health CareTreatment Adherence and ComplianceHealth BehaviorBehavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Investigative Techniques

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Associate Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 24, 2025

First Posted

July 17, 2025

Study Start

January 29, 2025

Primary Completion (Estimated)

May 31, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

May 31, 2026

Last Updated

July 17, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-07

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