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Can a climate-smart program help control blood pressure and ease eco-anxiety?

NCT ID NCT07720752

Disease control Sponsor: Fatima Jinnah Women University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This trial tests whether a six-session behavioral program that combines standard hypertension self-management with climate change awareness and heatwave preparedness can improve quality of life, reduce psychological distress, and lower blood pressure in adults with high blood pressure. The study enrolls 44 adults aged 25 to 65 who have had hypertension for at least a year and take medication. Participants are randomly assigned to receive the climate-adapted program or usual care, and outcomes are measured after the sessions end.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a climate-adapted self-management behavioral intervention
What this could lead to
If effective, this program could offer a practical, low-cost way to help people with hypertension manage their condition while also coping with heatwaves and climate anxiety.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 44 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention requires internet access and English literacy, which may limit its reach.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

44 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2026

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

25 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adults aged 25-65 years. 2. Clinically diagnosed with primary hypertension by a medical professional. 3. Receiving antihypertensive medication for at least one year. 4. Able to read and understand English. 5. Access to internet services for participation in online intervention sessions. 6. Willing and able to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Severe chronic physical illness (e.g., neurological disorders, cancer, severe cardiac conditions, stroke, diabetes, or other chronic diseases besides hypertension). 2. Chronic psychological illness. 3. Pregnancy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Behavior essential hypertension Health Behavior

As listed by the trial registrant

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Climate change anxiety Health behaviors Heatwave knowledge, awareness, practices, and behaviors Psychological distress Quality of life

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cantonment Board General Hospital Rawalpindi

    Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, 46000, Pakistan

  • Capital Hospital Islamabad

    Islamabad, Islamabad, 46000, Pakistan

  • Fauji Foundation Hospital

    Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, 45000, Pakistan

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