Check, Monitor, and Control Hypertension in Older African American Adults
Official title: Check, Monitor, Control Hypertension in Older African American Adults (#Check, Monitor, Control)
Funded at Texas Southern University · NIH-11420434 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program to help older African American adults manage high blood pressure by improving medication use and healthy lifestyle habits with virtual pharmacist support and community health worker guidance.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Texas Southern University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 1986 |
| Project end | May 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $668,063 |
| NIH project number | 5U54MD007605-33 |
| Project ID | NIH-11420434 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Older adults (21+) who identify as African American and have hypertension, especially those interested in pharmacist-led support and lifestyle change.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without hypertension or those not engaged in medication management or lifestyle changes may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This project focuses on improving how older African American adults manage hypertension through two coordinated approaches: virtual pharmacist visits for medication management and lifestyle guidance, and community health worker support to encourage behavioral changes and connect participants to health resources. Participants will receive virtual medication reviews, blood pressure monitoring education, and tools to organize medications; CHWs will lead workshops and assist with lifestyle modifications. The study aims to see if these combined strategies can improve adherence, blood pressure control, and overall heart health in the target population. Results from this work could inform scalable, community-based approaches to reduce hypertension-related disparities. The project is designed to fit into real-world clinical and community settings to maximize relevance for patients and caregivers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could help more older African American adults keep their blood pressure under control and reduce risk of heart disease and stroke.
How similar studies have gone: Previous programs with pharmacist-led HTN management and CHW support have shown promise in improving adherence and blood pressure, though integration and scalability vary by setting.
Where this research is happening
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Texas Southern University
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tyler, Creaque C — Texas Southern University
- Study coordinator: Tyler, Creaque C
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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.