Dhaka slum study: can talking prevent hypertension?

NCT ID NCT07012096

First seen Feb 04, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study tests whether personalized counseling can help prevent high blood pressure in adults living in slums in Dhaka, Bangladesh. 1,700 healthy adults will receive 20 counseling sessions focused on exercise, diet, and avoiding tobacco and alcohol. Researchers will measure changes in weight, waist size, physical activity, and blood pressure to see if counseling works better than other approaches.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kallyanpur Pora slum, Kalyanpur mahalla

    Dhaka, Bangladesh

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