Hair salons join the fight against high blood pressure in women of color

NCT ID NCT07042386

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This pilot study will test whether training hair stylists to check blood pressure, combined with home monitoring, health coaching, and pharmacist support, can help Black and Hispanic women lower their blood pressure. About 144 women who visit participating salons will be randomly assigned to the full program or enhanced usual care. The study focuses on feasibility and early signs of effectiveness.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: behavioural intervention (salon-based blood pressure screening, home monitoring, coaching, pharmacist support)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a practical, community-based way to help Black and Hispanic women manage high blood pressure and reduce related health risks.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study (144 participants) testing feasibility, not a large trial. It may not show significant blood pressure improvement or be scalable to other communities.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hypertensive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HYPERTENSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Johns Hopkins University
RECRUITING

Baltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States

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