Improving blood pressure in African American communities through church-based programs
Alive Blood Pressure Project: A church-based intervention to improve blood pressure
This study is looking at how a friendly program in churches can help African American adults with high blood pressure by offering group education and personal support to encourage healthier habits and stick to their medications.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rush University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11046678 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing high blood pressure among African American adults, who face significant health disparities. It employs a church-based intervention that combines group education and individual support to promote healthier lifestyle choices and improve medication adherence. The program includes a culturally-tailored Bible study and behavior change strategies facilitated by trusted church members. By leveraging the church's social support system, the intervention aims to enhance blood pressure control and overall health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are African American adults aged 21 and older who have uncontrolled high blood pressure.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have high blood pressure or those outside the African American community may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in blood pressure control and reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases for African American patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that community-based interventions, particularly in trusted settings like churches, can effectively improve health outcomes in similar populations.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- Rush University Medical Center — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lynch, Elizabeth B — Rush University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Lynch, Elizabeth B
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.