Blood pressure cuffs and health classes: a new approach to close a heart health gap

NCT ID NCT05873153

First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether providing health education materials and a home blood pressure monitor can help Somali community members in the Greater Mankato area better identify, manage, and prevent high blood pressure. Participants receive simple tools and guidance on diet, exercise, and weight management. The goal is to see if this community-based approach increases follow-up with a primary care provider and reduces cardiovascular health disparities.

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Active substance
Health education materials and a home blood pressure monitor
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could offer a practical, community-based model for reducing high blood pressure and related health gaps in the Somali population.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention relies on participants' willingness to follow up with a doctor and use the monitor consistently.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Erin Westfall

    Mankato, Minnesota, 56082, United States

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