Improving blood pressure monitoring in diverse communities
Official title: Implementation Strategies for Self-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring in Racially and Ethnically Diverse Populations (InS2PiRED).
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-10934570 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking for ways to help people from different backgrounds better monitor their blood pressure at home, especially those who visit community health clinics, by working together with patients and doctors to find the best methods for doing so.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $500,000 |
| NIH project number | 5R18HS029817-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10934570 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals from low-income or culturally diverse backgrounds who have hypertension and receive care in safety net healthcare settings.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have hypertension or those who are not part of racially or ethnically diverse populations may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the use of self-measured blood pressure (SMBP) monitoring among racially and ethnically diverse populations, particularly in safety net healthcare settings. The project will involve co-designing strategies with patients and healthcare providers to facilitate better monitoring practices supported by clinical teams. By conducting focus groups with patients who speak English, Spanish, and Chinese, the research will identify effective methods to implement SMBP monitoring, which is crucial for managing hypertension effectively.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved blood pressure control and health outcomes for patients in underserved communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that self-measured blood pressure monitoring can significantly improve hypertension management, indicating a promising approach for this project.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Khoong, Elaine — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Khoong, Elaine
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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.