Behavioral strategies to improve hypertension diagnosis and treatment in India
Official title: Behavioral Science Strategies to Increase Hypertension Diagnosis and Treatment
Funded at University of Pennsylvania · NIH-11573717 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A behavioral science approach tests simple strategies to help adults in India learn about hypertension, get diagnosed, and stay on treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2025 |
| Project end | June 30, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $33,204 |
| NIH project number | 3R01HL173218-02S2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11573717 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults in India who have elevated blood pressure or are at risk and who are willing to engage with behavior-based strategies to improve care-seeking.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not facing barriers related to beliefs, costs, or access to care may see limited additional benefit.
What this research studies
This project uses behavioral science ideas to reduce barriers that stop people from getting checked for high blood pressure and starting or continuing treatment. It will test strategies that address beliefs about treatment, as well as costs and inconveniences of seeking care. Working with partners in India, the team will design and pilot interventions that support people in forming accurate views about hypertension and making care-seeking easier. The focus is on improving linkage from screening to care and sustaining treatment among adults 21 and older.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the interventions could increase hypertension diagnosis and treatment, reducing related deaths.
How similar studies have gone: Behavioral strategies have shown promise in improving health care uptake in similar settings, but country-specific linkage to care remains challenging and this study aims to extend that work.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Thirumurthy, Harsha — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Thirumurthy, Harsha
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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.