Improving medication adherence and reducing hypertension disparities through a pharmacist and community health worker team
Pharmacist-CHW Team to Improve Medication Adherence and Reduce Hypertension Disparities
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · NIH-10906018
This study is looking at a new way to help people from minority backgrounds stick to their blood pressure medications by having a pharmacist and a community health worker team up to provide personalized support that takes into account their unique challenges.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (TUCSON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10906018 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates a new approach to help patients, particularly from minority racial-ethnic groups, better adhere to their hypertension medications. It involves a team consisting of a clinical pharmacist and a community health worker who work together to address the unique cultural beliefs and structural barriers that affect medication adherence. The intervention is tailored to meet the specific needs of high-risk patients, focusing on those who may struggle with access to care, poverty, and food insecurity. By providing personalized support and navigation, the goal is to improve health outcomes related to hypertension for these patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are African-American, Latino, and Vietnamese immigrant patients who have hypertension and face challenges with medication adherence.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have hypertension or those who are not part of the targeted minority groups may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved medication adherence and better blood pressure control for patients from diverse backgrounds.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success with similar culturally tailored interventions, indicating potential for positive outcomes in this area.
Where this research is happening
TUCSON, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA — TUCSON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: LEE, JEANNIE KIM — UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
- Study coordinator: LEE, JEANNIE KIM
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.