A mobile app to help lower sodium intake and blood pressure in people with hypertension
A Just-In-Time Adaptive Mobile Application Intervention To Reduce Sodium Intake And Blood Pressure In Hypertensive Patients
This study is testing a friendly mobile app designed to help people with high blood pressure eat less salt and manage their blood pressure better by sending helpful tips and information based on where they are, whether at home, shopping, or eating out.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10911867 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research develops a mobile application that provides personalized support to help hypertensive patients reduce their sodium intake and manage their blood pressure. By utilizing geofencing technology, the app sends tailored notifications to users when they are at home, in grocery stores, or dining out, offering real-time nutritional information and guidance. The goal is to engage patients in healthier eating habits and improve their adherence to dietary recommendations over time.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults diagnosed with hypertension who are looking to improve their dietary habits.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have hypertension or those who are unable to use mobile technology may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant reductions in sodium intake and blood pressure for patients, potentially decreasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise in using mobile applications for dietary management, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dorsch, Michael — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Dorsch, Michael
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.