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Brain scans and peer support: a new test for beating high blood pressure in african american women

NCT ID NCT04266704

Disease control Sponsor: University of Michigan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 01, 2026 · Last updated Sep 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests a behavioral program for African American women with high blood pressure. The program combines standard education on diet, exercise, and medication with a social component: sharing blood pressure management information with peers. Researchers will measure blood pressure and use brain scans to see if this approach changes brain activity linked to self-management. The goal is to find better ways to reduce heart disease risk in this group.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A behavioral intervention that combines education on lifestyle changes, DASH diet, exercise, and medication adherence with social activities around blood pressure self-management, including sharing information with peers.
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a more effective way to help African American women manage high blood pressure, potentially lowering their risk of heart disease and premature death.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention's success depends on social sharing, which may not work for everyone, and brain activity changes may not directly translate to long-term blood pressure control.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

50 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2023

Finished

Apr 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Inclusion criteria are (a) aged \>18, (b) clinically diagnosed with hypertension, and (c) right-handed (due to potential differences in brain morphology compared to left-handed individuals). \- Exclusion Criteria: Exclusion criteria are (a) history of renal insufficiency, (b) score less than 22 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA), and (c) having one of the following contraindications for fMRI: heart pacemaker, heart defibrillator, metal in the eye, and some types of metal elsewhere within the body such as certain surgical clips for aneurysms in the head, heart valve prostheses, electrodes, and some other implanted devices, pregnant. We require a score of \>22 on the MOCA to assure that subjects are able to participate cognitive procedures. \-

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hypertensive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Hypertension

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Michigan School of Nursing

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

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