Improving blood pressure control in Black adults with hypertension
ACHIEVE P1 - HTN
This study is all about helping Black adults with high blood pressure by finding new ways to make healthcare easier to access and teaching them how to manage their health better, so they can live healthier lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wayne State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Detroit, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10895977 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing hypertension, particularly in Black adults who experience higher rates of high blood pressure and its complications. The project aims to identify individuals with early-stage hypertension and improve their access to care through innovative strategies that consider social determinants of health. By understanding the barriers to effective blood pressure management, the research seeks to enhance health education and promote lifestyle changes that can lead to better health outcomes. The approach combines community engagement and healthcare access improvements to tackle these critical issues.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Black adults aged 21 and older who are undiagnosed with hypertension or have early-stage hypertension.
Not a fit: Patients who are not Black or those who do not have hypertension may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve blood pressure management and health equity for Black adults, reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in addressing health disparities through community-based interventions, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Detroit, United States
- Wayne State University — Detroit, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brook, Robert Daniel — Wayne State University
- Study coordinator: Brook, Robert Daniel
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.