New study tests simple program to help refugees control high blood pressure

NCT ID NCT07398391

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University of California, San Diego Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a program led by community health workers can help refugees with high blood pressure take their medication as prescribed and lower their blood pressure. The program includes an education booklet, a pill organizer, and two counseling sessions. Researchers will compare this group to another that gets a home blood pressure monitor and basic information. The study involves 250 adult refugees and will track medication adherence and blood pressure over nine months.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: behavioral intervention (education booklet, pill organizer, counseling sessions)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to help refugees manage high blood pressure better.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial (250 people) testing a behavioral program, not a drug. Results may not apply to all groups, and adherence improvements may not last long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hypertensive disorder Medication Adherence

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE HYPERTENSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Family Health Centers of San Diego
RECRUITING

San Diego, California, 92102, United States
University of California, San Diego
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

San Diego, California, 92093, United States

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