What this study is
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.
What's being tested
- Pharmacists Only (Control Group)
Intervention · OTHER
Medication management and disease state counseling provided by a clinical pharmacist.
- Combined Intervention (Pharmacists + CHW Interventions)
Intervention · OTHER
Participants receive CHW Individual patient assistance and group health workshops in addition to pharmacist interventions
Study details
- Official title
- Check, Monitor, Control Hypertension in Older African American Adults (#Check, Monitor, Control)
- Sponsor
- Texas Southern University
- Conditions
- Hypertension
- Enrolling
- 480 people
- Starts
- 2026-04-01
- Est. completion
- 2030-05-31
- Design
- Single-blind, randomized, parallel groups
- Record
- View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Who can join
Age 55 Years and overSex ALLHealthy volunteers Not acceptedYou may qualify if
- 55 years or older
- Have at least 2 high blood pressure readings ≥ 130/80 mmHg within one month
- Past Medical History of hypertension > 1 year
- Taking at least 1 antihypertensive medication
- Independent Activities of Daily Livings (ADL) and instrumental Activities of Daily Livings (iADL)
- Have a SmartPhone
- Live within the Greater Houston Metropolitan Areas
- Able to speak English
You can't join if
- Unable to verbalize comprehension of study or impaired cognitive function (e.g. dementia)
- Not able to monitor blood pressure at home
- Plans to relocate outside Houston within the next year
Sign in and we'll check these against your records.Full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Study locations (1)
1 open3100 Cleburne Street, Nabrit Science Building,
Houston, Texas, United States
- Ivy 0 Poon, Pharm.D., M.S., BCPS · Contact713-313-4400ivy.poon@tsu.edu
- Creaque C Tyler, PharmD, BCGP · Contactcreaque.charles@tsu.edu
Recruiting
Study team
Sponsor
Texas Southern University
Study ID 6310
Principal investigator
Ivy O Poon, Pharm.D., M.S., BCPS
Texas Southern University
Frequently asked questions
The sponsor hasn't published answers to common questions for this trial.