Podcasts might be the new tool to help hypertension patients stay on track

NCT ID NCT06401759

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Firat University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether listening to educational podcasts can help people with high blood pressure follow their treatment plan and manage their own health better. 94 adults with hypertension were randomly assigned to either listen to podcasts or receive routine care. The goal was to see if podcasts improve treatment compliance and self-care skills.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: podcast
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that podcasts are a simple, low-cost way to help people with high blood pressure stick to their treatment and manage their condition better.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with 94 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is just education, not a new drug or treatment.

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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

Fırat university

Elâzığ, Center, 25240, Turkey (Türkiye)

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