Virtual Lifestyle Medicine Group Visits for High Blood Pressure

ConditionHypertension
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorThe University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

About this trial

The purpose of this study is to learn whether virtual Lifestyle medicine shared medical appointments (LMSMAs) can help people better manage their blood pressure and improve their overall health.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Current diagnosis of hypertension (ICD codes I10.0-I14.0 billed within the last 5 years Essential HTN, Essential HTN, Primary HTN)

Currently receives care at a UTPhysicians; Last seen by a PCP at Victory location within the last 1 year.

Able to participate in a virtual format

Willingness to participate and engage in home blood pressure monitoring

Disqualifiers

Unstable cardiovascular disease (recent Myocardial Infarction (MI), unstable angina, decompensated HF)

Advanced Chronic kidney disease (CKD) (eGFR < 30) without nephrology co-management

Active cancer treatment

Severe cognitive impairment (unable to engage)

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Lifestyle Medicine Virtual group
  • Usual Care Group

Treatment groups

18 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups