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Could virtual lifestyle groups tame high blood pressure?

NCT ID NCT07698509

Disease control Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study explores whether virtual group medical appointments focused on lifestyle changes can help people with high blood pressure lower their readings. Participants attend four online sessions over eight weeks, track their blood pressure at home, and get medication adjustments as needed. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and effective for managing hypertension.

What this could mean

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Active substance
lifestyle medicine virtual group shared medical appointments
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could offer a scalable, convenient way for people with high blood pressure to better manage their condition through lifestyle changes and remote monitoring.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 18 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention relies on participant engagement, which may vary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 18 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Aug 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Feb 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

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

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Current diagnosis of hypertension (ICD codes I10.0-I14.0 billed within the last 5 years Essential HTN, Essential HTN, Primary HTN) * Currently receives care at a UTPhysicians; Last seen by a PCP at Victory location within the last 1 year. * Able to participate in a virtual format * Willingness to participate and engage in home blood pressure monitoring Exclusion Criteria: * Unstable cardiovascular disease (recent Myocardial Infarction (MI), unstable angina, decompensated HF) * Advanced Chronic kidney disease (CKD) (eGFR \< 30) without nephrology co-management * Active cancer treatment * Severe cognitive impairment (unable to engage) * Uncontrolled psychiatric illness (e.g., active psychosis) * Resistant hypertension (requiring\> 3 medications at maximum doses) * Unable to participate in English class format * Unstable internet or lack of smartphone

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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

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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