Can better doctor chat lower blood pressure? duke study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07147075

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Duke University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a training program that teaches doctors how to better talk with, listen to, and involve patients in their own care. About 180 doctors and their patients with high blood pressure will take part. The main goal is to see if the training is practical and acceptable, and whether it leads to better patient-centered communication and lower blood pressure.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Provider communication skills training program
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that training doctors in communication skills improves patient engagement and blood pressure control in primary care.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early feasibility study (180 participants) focused on whether the training can be delivered, not on proving it works. Results may not apply to other clinics or settings.

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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.

PATIENT-CENTERED CARE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Duke Primary Care South Durham

Durham, North Carolina, 27713, United States

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