Improving depression treatment for African American adults with high blood pressure
Addressing Depression for African American Adults with Hypertension: Applying Community-Engaged Implementation Science
This study is looking to help African American adults in Chicago who are dealing with both depression and high blood pressure by creating a treatment that fits their community's needs and seeing how well it works for improving their mental health and blood pressure.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwestern University at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11249792 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the high rates of depression among African American adults who also have hypertension. It aims to understand the factors that influence both conditions in a specific community in Chicago. By collaborating with local partners, the project will adapt an existing depression treatment to better fit the cultural and contextual needs of the community. The adapted intervention will then be tested to see how effectively it can improve both mental health and blood pressure control.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are African American adults aged 21 and older who are experiencing both depression and hypertension.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have hypertension or depression may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better management of depression and hypertension, ultimately improving health outcomes for African American adults.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that culturally adapted interventions can be effective in improving health outcomes in similar populations.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- Northwestern University at Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Carroll, Allison Jane — Northwestern University at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Carroll, Allison Jane
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.