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

ConditionHypertension
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorUniversity of Delaware

About this trial

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.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

African American/Black

Diagnosed with Hypertension

Prescribed medication for hypertension

Disqualifiers

Cognitive limitations that limit the ability to provide informed consent

Pregnancy

Unable to speak or read English

Planning to relocate during the study period

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Web-Based Storytelling Intervention
  • Group-Based Storytelling Plus Intervention

Treatment groups

60 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

University of Delaware

Lead sponsor

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

Collaborator