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-11136613
This study is testing a special program to help people with high blood pressure, especially in minority communities, stick to their medication by offering personalized support from a pharmacist and a community health worker who understand their unique needs.
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-11136613 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates a tailored intervention aimed at improving medication adherence among high-risk patients with hypertension, particularly within minority communities. The approach combines the expertise of a clinical pharmacist and a community health worker (CHW) to address cultural beliefs and structural barriers that affect medication adherence. By providing personalized support and navigation through healthcare systems, the intervention seeks to enhance patient engagement and health outcomes. The study will involve a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of this comprehensive care model.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are African-American, Latino, and Vietnamese immigrant patients who struggle with hypertension and 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 management of hypertension in underserved populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using community health workers and pharmacists to improve health outcomes in similar populations, indicating a promising approach.
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.