Improving medication adherence and blood pressure control in people with hypertension and bipolar disorder
Official title: Using mHealth to improve adherence and reduce blood pressure in individuals with hypertension and bipolar disorder
Funded at Case Western Reserve University · NIH-10837895 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how sending personalized text messages can help people with bipolar disorder remember to take their blood pressure medications, making it easier for them to manage both their mental and physical health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Case Western Reserve University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cleveland, United States) |
| Project start | August 17, 2020 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $714,215 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL149409-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10837895 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with both hypertension and bipolar disorder who may have difficulty adhering to their medication regimens.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have hypertension or bipolar disorder may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how a mobile health intervention can help individuals with bipolar disorder manage their hypertension by improving their adherence to prescribed medications. The approach involves sending personalized text messages to patients, designed to encourage and support their medication-taking behavior. By focusing on both mental and physical health, the intervention aims to address the unique challenges faced by individuals with bipolar disorder, who may struggle with cognitive and functional impairments. The study evaluates the effectiveness of this texting program in reducing blood pressure and enhancing medication adherence over time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better blood pressure control and improved overall health for patients with bipolar disorder.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using mobile health interventions to improve medication adherence in various patient populations, suggesting that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Levin, Jennifer Beth — Case Western Reserve University
- Study coordinator: Levin, Jennifer Beth
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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.
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