New study explores why some african americans thrive despite high blood pressure
NCT ID NCT05308914
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 125 African American adults with high blood pressure to understand what helps them stick to their treatment and stay resilient. Researchers measured blood pressure, quality of life, and self-management behaviors over 6 months. The goal is to find new ways to support better blood pressure control in this group.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could point toward better ways to support African Americans in managing their blood pressure long-term.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly change care. Results may not apply to all groups.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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125 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2022
- Finished
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Mar 2025
- Lead sponsor
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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.
Who is studied
Participants self-identify as African American, 25 years and older, who have a diagnosis of hypertension and living in the Greater Cleveland area.
- Ages
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25 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Self-identify as African American * 25 years of age or older * Diagnosed with hypertension and prescribed one antihypertensive medication * BP \>130/80 mmHg * Have at least one additional chronic health conditions * Able to read/understand English Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to give informed consent or judged to have impaired cognitive ability or severe memory * Have experienced a major CVD event or procedure (e.g., myocardial infarction, stroke, heart surgery) within the past year
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
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