Can a Partner-Powered program tame high blood pressure?
NCT ID NCT07760350
First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tests a 6-session lifestyle program for people with high blood pressure, where each participant brings a supportive partner. The program covers heart-healthy habits like diet, exercise, stress management, and sleep, along with communication skills to help partners support each other. Researchers will see if the program is feasible and acceptable in real-world primary care settings, and whether it helps participants make positive changes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- A 6-session behavioral intervention covering diet, physical activity, stress management, sleep, substance cessation, and medication adherence, delivered with a supportive partner.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could offer a practical, partner-supported approach to help people with high blood pressure adopt heart-healthy habits and improve blood pressure control.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study focused on feasibility, not effectiveness. Results may not generalize, and the program's impact on blood pressure is not yet established.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Family & Community Medicine; University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, 35205, United States
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