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

Part of paid clinical trials in Newark, Delaware.

Sponsor
University of Delaware
Study ID
NCT07071077
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Web-Based Storytelling Intervention — BEHAVIORAL
    The Web-based storytelling group will access stories and educational materials on the study website.
  • Group-Based Storytelling Plus Intervention — BEHAVIORAL
    The storytelling plus group will watch the stories in a group setting, share their experiences and have educational sessions led by a health coach.

Study Details

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.

Key Dates

Start date
Jan 29, 2025
Status verified
Jul 2025
Primary completion
May 31, 2026
Completion
May 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
60 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION

Arms

  • No Intervention: Usual Care
  • Experimental: Storytelling (Web-based Storytelling)
  • Experimental: Storytelling Plus (Group-based Storytelling)

Primary Outcome Measure

Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure [ Time Frame: 6 months ]

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
University of DelawareNewarkDelaware19713
Yendelela Cuffee
[email protected]
302-831-1302
Yendelela Cuffee (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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