Improving blood pressure management for Black patients using telemedicine
Official title: Tailoring a Telemedicine Hypertension Management Intervention for Black Patients
Funded at Wake Forest University Health Sciences · NIH-10984575 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to help Black patients with high blood pressure by using a special telemedicine program that gives them better support and tools to manage their condition from home, making it easier for them to take control of their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wake Forest University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Winston-Salem, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $156,576 |
| NIH project number | 1K23HL171954-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10984575 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Black patients who are socially disadvantaged and struggle with hypertension management.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as Black or those who do not have hypertension may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing hypertension management for Black patients through a tailored telemedicine approach. It addresses the limitations of traditional clinic visits, which often do not provide enough support for self-care or accurate blood pressure monitoring. By utilizing a team-based telemedicine management system, the study aims to improve patients' skills in managing their hypertension and provide clinicians with reliable data to make informed treatment decisions. The intervention will be specifically designed to meet the unique needs of socially disadvantaged Black patients, aiming to reduce health disparities in blood pressure control.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better blood pressure control and improved health outcomes for Black patients with hypertension.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that telemedicine can improve blood pressure management, but this approach is novel in its specific focus on tailoring interventions for Black patients.
Where this research is happening
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Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Winston-Salem, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pokharel, Yashashwi — Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Pokharel, Yashashwi
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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.