Creating a home blood pressure monitoring program for underserved patients
Designing a Remote Monitoring Intervention for Value & Equity in Hypertension (DRIVE-HTN)
This study is creating a home blood pressure monitoring program to help low-income patients keep track of their blood pressure, making it easier for them and their doctors to manage their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10915710 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a home blood pressure monitoring program specifically designed for patients in safety net health systems, which serve low-income populations. The program will be piloted to evaluate its implementation and effectiveness, ensuring it meets the needs of both patients and healthcare providers. The research team, led by Dr. Elaine Khoong, includes experts in digital health solutions, implementation science, and cardiovascular health, who will work together to assess the program's impact and cost-effectiveness.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals from low-income backgrounds who are receiving care in safety net health systems and have hypertension.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have hypertension or are not part of a safety net health system may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved management of hypertension among underserved populations, reducing health disparities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in implementing digital health interventions in similar populations, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Khoong, Elaine — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Khoong, Elaine
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.