Technology Coaching Intervention for Black Women With Hypertension

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byWillie M Abel, PhD

Age: 18+

Sex: Female

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Charlotte

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

Hypertension (HTN) is a global problem affecting 972 million adults and an important public health burden since it is the main cause of cardiovascular disease and death, and the second leading cause of disability. Disproportionately affected, Black women have the highest prevalence of HTN in the United States. This research will evaluate potential interventions for possible community-based strategies for controlling HTN using interactive self-care strategies with coaching and technology. We hypothesize that participants who receive the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) workshop and Interactive Technology Enhanced Coaching (ITEC) will have lower systolic/diastolic blood pressure (BP) and better adherence to antihypertensive medication(s) and lifestyle recommendations (physical activity, diet, and weight management) post intervention compared to participants receiving self-care management alone.

Research Team

Mark J DeHaven, PhD

Principal Investigator

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Willie M Abel, PhD

Principal Investigator

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Self-identified as Black or African American;

English speaking

Has to live in the study community, Charlotte or surrounding area

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Treatment Details

Interventions

Interactive Technology Enhanced Coaching (ITEC) (Behavioural Intervention)
Interactive Technology-No Coaching (IT) (Behavioural Intervention)
No ITEC (Behavioural Intervention)

Participant Groups

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Interactive Technology Enhanced Coaching (ITEC)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

Fitbit Plus monitoring will include BP, weight measurements, daily food intake, self-report medication-taking, and physical activity plus weekly Interactive Technology-Enhanced Coaching (ITEC) for 3 months, then biweekly ITEC for 3 months, followed by another 3 months with no coaching to assess for sustainability.

Group II: Interactive Technology-No Coaching (IT)Active Control1 Intervention

Participants will receive usual care for 3 months followed by 6 months of only Fitbit Plus monitoring (with no ITEC) of BP, weight measurements, daily food intake, self-report medication-taking, and physical activity to be used for comparative data with the treatment arm.