Improving Blood Pressure Control with Technology
Official title: OPtimizing Technology to Improve Medication Adherence and BP Control (OPTIMA-BP).
Funded at Case Western Reserve University · NIH-11091590 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project is exploring how mobile technology can help African American adults better manage their high blood pressure by taking their medications regularly.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Case Western Reserve University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cleveland, United States) |
| Project start | August 13, 2021 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $645,285 |
| NIH project number | 5R01NR019585-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11091590 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are African American adults, aged 21 and older, who are managing high blood pressure and may have challenges with medication adherence.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have high blood pressure or are not African American adults may not directly benefit from this specific intervention.
What this research studies
Many African American adults face challenges in managing high blood pressure, often struggling to take their medications consistently. This project aims to develop and test new ways to use mobile phones, like apps and text messages, to make it easier for people to stick to their medication schedule. We want to understand if these technology-based tools can truly help improve blood pressure control over time. The goal is to create practical and widely usable strategies that support better health for this community.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more effective and accessible ways for African American adults to manage their high blood pressure and improve their overall health.
How similar studies have gone: While mobile health technologies show promise for chronic disease management, there is limited specific data on their long-term impact and sustainability for African American older adults.
Where this research is happening
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Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Still, Carolyn Harmon — Case Western Reserve University
- Study coordinator: Still, Carolyn Harmon
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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.