What this study is
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.
What's being tested
- Web-Based Storytelling Intervention
Intervention · BEHAVIORAL
The Web-based storytelling group will access stories and educational materials on the study website.
- Group-Based Storytelling Plus Intervention
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
- Official title
- Examining the Feasibility of Implementing a Hypertension Storytelling Intervention Among African Americans With Hypertension
- Sponsor
- University of Delaware
- Conditions
- Hypertension
- Enrolling
- 60 people
- Starts
- 2025-01-29
- Est. completion
- 2026-05-31
- Design
- Open-label, randomized, parallel groups
- Record
- View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Who can join
Age 18 Years and overSex ALLHealthy volunteers Not acceptedYou may qualify if
- African American/Black
- Diagnosed with Hypertension
- Prescribed medication for hypertension
You can't join 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
Sign in and we'll check these against your records.Full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Study locations (1)
1 openUniversity of Delaware
Newark, Delaware, United States
- Yendelela Cuffee · Contact302-831-1302ylcuffee@udel.edu
- Yendelela Cuffee · Principal investigator
Recruiting
Study team
Sponsor
University of Delaware
Study ID 2034724-5
Frequently asked questions
The sponsor hasn't published answers to common questions for this trial.