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Family support may be key to controlling high blood pressure in african americans

NCT ID NCT05671302

Disease control Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested a program called Walk Together, which helps African American adults with high blood pressure and their family members work as a team to manage the condition. The program included training on using a blood pressure cuff, setting health goals, and improving communication. The study enrolled 62 people and focused on whether the program was practical and well-liked, not on whether it actually lowered blood pressure.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Walk Together family-based behavioral intervention
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could provide a practical, family-supported way to help African Americans better manage high blood pressure in primary care.
What could go wrong
This was a small feasibility study with only 62 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention requires a family member to participate, which may not be possible for everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

62 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2024

Finished

Aug 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Black or African American * Age 18 to 75 * Two blood pressure values ≥ 130/ ≥ 80 in 12 months prior * Available family support person to join the intervention who agrees to participate * English-speaking Exclusion Criteria: * Family support person is under the age of 18 * Documented cognitive impairment in patient's medical record * Presence of severe psychiatric condition (i.e., current psychotic disorder or suicidality) * Participation in prior hypertension health education intervention * Prior participation in formative study activities (i.e., study focus groups)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hypertensive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Family relations Hypertension

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UT Southwestern Family Medicine Clinic at Texas Health Dallas

    Dallas, Texas, 75231, United States

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