Church Wellness Program for Better Blood Pressure Control
Church Wellness Coordinator–Led Intervention to Improve Hypertension Control in Communities
['FUNDING_R01'] · UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER · NIH-11124060
This program helps Black communities manage high blood pressure through a church-led wellness program.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (DALLAS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11124060 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This program aims to help people in predominantly Black communities, especially in Louisiana, get their high blood pressure under control. It uses church wellness coordinators to lead a program that includes several approaches to manage blood pressure. Researchers will compare this program to standard care to see how well it works, how easy it is to put into practice, and if its benefits last over time. The goal is to improve overall community health by lowering blood pressure and reducing the risk of related heart problems.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 21 and older living in predominantly Black communities, particularly in Louisiana, who have high blood pressure and are interested in participating in a church-based wellness program.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have high blood pressure or are not part of the targeted communities may not directly benefit from this specific program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could offer a new, community-based way for people in Black communities to achieve better control over their high blood pressure, leading to improved heart health.
How similar studies have performed: This specific multifaceted intervention is being tested for its effectiveness, implementation, and sustainability, suggesting it's a novel approach in this context.
Where this research is happening
DALLAS, UNITED STATES
- UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER — DALLAS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HE, JIANG — UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER
- Study coordinator: HE, JIANG
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.