Improving blood pressure management using mobile health technology
mGlide RCT: A Clinical Glide Path to Close the Guideline-to-Practice Gap in HTN Management
This study is testing a helpful mobile app called mGlide that allows stroke survivors and high-risk patients to easily track their blood pressure at home, so their doctors can keep a close eye on their health and provide support when needed.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10400214 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the management of hypertension (HTN) through a mobile health intervention called mGlide. Participants will use a wireless blood pressure monitor to track their readings daily, which will be automatically sent to a healthcare database. The study focuses on stroke survivors and high-risk patients, utilizing a glide path framework to monitor blood pressure trends and alert healthcare providers when intervention is needed. This approach seeks to close the gap between clinical guidelines and actual patient care, particularly for underserved populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who have hypertension, particularly those who are stroke survivors or at high risk for stroke.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have hypertension or are not at risk for cardiovascular diseases may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better blood pressure control and reduced risk of stroke and cardiovascular diseases for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise in using mobile health technologies to improve chronic disease management, indicating that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
Minneapolis, United States
- University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lakshminarayan, Kamakshi — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Lakshminarayan, Kamakshi
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.