Improving food access and diet quality for adults with high blood pressure
Official title: Feasibility of delivering a digital health intervention to improve food access and dietary quality among adults with hypertension
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-10786367 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a smartphone app designed to help adults with high blood pressure eat healthier by making it easier to follow the DASH diet, especially for those who might struggle with food access or costs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | June 7, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $449,410 |
| NIH project number | 1R21NR021041-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10786367 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who have been diagnosed with hypertension and face challenges in accessing healthy foods.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have hypertension or those who already have adequate access to healthy food options may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the dietary habits of adults with hypertension by delivering a digital health intervention through a smartphone app. The intervention focuses on the DASH eating pattern, which has been proven to lower blood pressure but is often underutilized due to barriers like food accessibility and cost. Participants will receive education, skills training, personalized feedback, and health coaching to help them adopt healthier eating habits. The goal is to make the DASH diet more accessible and practical for individuals living in communities with limited food resources.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve dietary quality and blood pressure management for adults with hypertension.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success with digital health interventions aimed at improving dietary habits, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Miller, Hailey — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Miller, Hailey
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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.