Can a smartphone coach tame high blood pressure?

NCT ID NCT05856955

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: University of Chicago Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 10, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot trial is testing a smartphone app that acts like a personal coach to help adults with uncontrolled high blood pressure improve their self-care. The app provides education and interactive coaching to encourage medication adherence and healthy habits. The study will enroll 40 adults from disadvantaged neighborhoods to see if the app is easy to use and engaging. The goal is to gather information for a larger future study.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: A smartphone-based coaching and education program that guides users through self-management of hypertension.
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a scalable digital tool that helps people with high blood pressure better manage their condition and improve heart health.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study focused on feasibility, not effectiveness. The app may not be engaging enough or may not lead to meaningful blood pressure improvements.

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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

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States

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