The "Check, Monitor, Control Hypertension" Study is a 24-month Randomized Trial in Houston Targeting African Americans Aged 55+. It Combines Pharmacist Counseling and CHW Support to Improve Blood Pressure Control in Hypertension Management.

Part of paid clinical trials in Houston, Texas.

Sponsor
Texas Southern University
Study ID
NCT07413159
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

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

Interventions

  • Pharmacists Only (Control Group) — OTHER
    Medication management and disease state counseling provided by a clinical pharmacist.
  • Combined Intervention (Pharmacists + CHW Interventions) — OTHER
    Participants receive CHW Individual patient assistance and group health workshops in addition to pharmacist interventions

Study Details

The proposed study, "Check, Monitor, Control Hypertension in Older African American Adults," is a randomized clinical trial designed to improve blood pressure control among African American adults aged 55 years and older in the Greater Houston area. Hypertension disproportionately affects African Americans, contributing to higher rates of cardiovascular disease and stroke. This project aims to improve clinical and behavioral outcomes through a 24-month intervention combining pharmacist-led counseling and Community Health Worker (CHW) support.

Key Dates

Start date
Jun 1, 2026
Status verified
Apr 2026
Primary completion
May 31, 2028
Completion
May 31, 2030

Study Design

Enrollment
480 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Active Comparator: Pharmacist Only (Control Group)
    Participants receive usual hypertension care as per standard practice provided by a clinical pharmacists
  • Experimental: Combined Intervention (Pharmacists + CHW Interventions)
    Participants receive both Pharmacist and CHW Counseling and Support

Primary Outcome Measure

Change in Systolic Blood Pressure [ Time Frame: Baseline, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, 24 months ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
3100 Cleburne Street, Nabrit Science Building,HoustonTexas77004
Ivy 0 Poon, Pharm.D., M.S., BCPS
[email protected]
713-313-4400
Creaque C Tyler, PharmD, BCGP
[email protected]

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3100 Cleburne Street, Nabrit Science Building· Houston, TX

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