A mobile health platform to manage hypertension in Ghana
Official title: AHOMKA: A Culturally-adapted mHealth Platform for Management of Hypertension in an Urban and Rural Region of Ghana
Funded at Tufts University Medford · NIH-10913630 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a friendly mobile app called AHOMKA to help people in Ghana manage their high blood pressure by making it easier for them to talk to their doctors using their phones, whether they live in cities or the countryside.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tufts University Medford NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $260,346 |
| NIH project number | 5R33EB033166-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10913630 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in Ghana who are diagnosed with hypertension.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have access to mobile phones or live outside the targeted urban and rural regions of Ghana may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop and implement a mobile health platform called AHOMKA to help manage hypertension in both urban and rural areas of Ghana. By leveraging the widespread use of mobile phones, the platform will facilitate direct communication between patients and healthcare providers through a mobile application and text messaging. The project involves adapting an existing health management system to fit the local context, ensuring it meets the needs of the Ghanaian population. A collaborative team of researchers and medical professionals will engage with local stakeholders to enhance the effectiveness of this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve hypertension management and health outcomes for patients in Ghana.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success with mobile health interventions in managing chronic diseases, indicating a promising potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Tufts University Medford
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Koomson, Valencia Joyner — Tufts University Medford
- Study coordinator: Koomson, Valencia Joyner
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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.