Faith and fitness: church program tackles high blood pressure
NCT ID NCT05220332
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a 6-month church-based program to help African Americans with uncontrolled high blood pressure. The program includes Bible study sessions led by the pastor and small group meetings focused on diet and exercise. A community health worker provides extra support if needed. The goal is to see if this approach can lower blood pressure and improve medication adherence.
What this could mean
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Active substance
behavioral intervention (Bible study, group sessions, community health worker support)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a practical, community-based way to help African Americans with high blood pressure improve their health.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial, so results may vary. It's also limited to church members, so it may not work for everyone.
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Locations
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Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois, 60422, United States