Helping African American men manage stress to lower high blood pressure
Reducing Hypertension among African American Men: A Mobile Stress Management Intervention to Address Health Disparities
This study is looking at how a mobile app can help African American men manage stress, especially from racial discrimination, to lower their high blood pressure and improve their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Isa Associates, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Arlington, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11124192 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing high blood pressure among African American men by implementing a mobile stress management intervention. It recognizes that stress, particularly from racial discrimination, contributes significantly to hypertension in this population. The approach involves using mobile technology to deliver cognitive behavioral stress management techniques, making it accessible and scalable for participants. By leveraging the widespread use of smartphones, the intervention aims to improve lifestyle changes that can lead to better blood pressure control.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are African American men who are diagnosed with hypertension and experience high levels of stress.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as African American or those without hypertension may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved blood pressure management and overall cardiovascular health for African American men.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that mobile health interventions can effectively improve hypertension management, indicating a promising approach for this specific population.
Where this research is happening
Arlington, UNITED STATES
- Isa Associates, INC. — Arlington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Leaf, Samantha L. — Isa Associates, INC.
- Study coordinator: Leaf, Samantha L.
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.