Examining the Feasibility of Implementing a Hypertension Storytelling Intervention Among African Americans
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interventional
60
1 country
1
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
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable hypertension
Started Jan 2025
1 active site
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 Start
First participant enrolled
January 29, 2025
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
February 24, 2025
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
July 17, 2025
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
May 31, 2026
ExpectedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
May 31, 2026
July 17, 2025
July 1, 2025
1.3 years
February 24, 2025
July 16, 2025
Conditions
Keywords
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 INTERVENTIONStorytelling (Web-based Storytelling)
EXPERIMENTALStorytelling Plus (Group-based Storytelling)
EXPERIMENTALInterventions
The Web-based storytelling group will access stories and educational materials on the study website.
The storytelling plus group will watch the stories in a group setting, share their experiences and have educational sessions led by a health coach.
Eligibility Criteria
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
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
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