Home blood pressure program adapted for rural Mississippi
Official title: Adaptation of a home blood pressure monitoring program for rural Mississippi
Funded at University of Mississippi Med Ctr · NIH-11356259 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program helps adults in rural Mississippi manage high blood pressure using home monitoring and a smartphone-based virtual coach.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Mississippi Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Jackson, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2026 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $333,250 |
| NIH project number | 1R34HL186336-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11356259 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults 21 years and older with hypertension living in rural Mississippi who have access to a smartphone.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without access to or comfort with smartphones or home BP monitoring may not benefit.
What this research studies
This grant prepares for a larger study that tests whether a home blood pressure monitoring program combined with a friendly smartphone coach improves blood pressure control in rural Mississippi adults. It focuses on making the virtual coach clear and usable for people with different health literacy levels and connects patients with a community advisory group. The work includes tailoring the self-management curriculum and monitoring system to fit local context, with plans to evaluate how well it works in real-world settings. The project builds on early data showing the intervention is acceptable and can improve adherence and blood pressure over time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients in rural Mississippi may achieve better blood pressure control and fewer HTN-related health problems.
How similar studies have gone: Preliminary data suggest the approach is acceptable and may improve adherence and systolic BP, supporting further testing.
Where this research is happening
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University of Mississippi Med Ctr
Jackson, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fox, Ervin R — University of Mississippi Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Fox, Ervin R
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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.