Rural China's hypertension battle: can village doctors turn the tide?

NCT ID NCT03527719

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: First Hospital of China Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This large trial tests whether a program led by village doctors can help control high blood pressure in rural China. Over 33,000 participants will receive training, discounted medications, and a simple treatment protocol. The study aims to see if this approach improves blood pressure control and reduces heart disease and dementia over several years.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: village doctor-led multifaceted intervention (training, protocol, incentives, discounted meds)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a scalable model for improving blood pressure control in underserved rural areas, potentially reducing heart disease and dementia.
What could go wrong: This is a large but early-stage implementation trial; results may not generalize to other regions or healthcare systems. Long-term adherence and sustainability are uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder dementia hypertensive disorder stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HYPERTENSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

The First Hospital of China Medical University

Shenyang, Liaoning, 110001, China

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