A mobile health program to help manage high blood pressure in rural areas
Multilevel mobile health program to improve rural hypertension
This study is testing a helpful smartphone program called MyBP Coach to support people living in rural areas with high blood pressure, making it easier for them to manage their health from home with personalized tips and coaching.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10904022 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving blood pressure control among rural individuals suffering from hypertension through a smartphone-based program called MyBP Coach. The program provides personalized health education, medication adherence support, and coaching to help patients manage their blood pressure from home. By addressing the unique challenges faced by rural populations, such as limited access to healthcare and social isolation, the program aims to enhance patient engagement and improve health outcomes. Participants will be involved in a clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of this intervention over six months.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are rural individuals with poorly controlled hypertension.
Not a fit: Patients living in urban areas or those with well-controlled hypertension may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better blood pressure management and improved cardiovascular health for rural patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with mobile health interventions for chronic disease management, indicating a promising approach for this study.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Magnani, Jared W. — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Magnani, Jared W.
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.