Improving medication adherence in older adults with high blood pressure
Supporting Tailored Adaptive Change and Reinforcement for Medication Adherence Program (STAR-MAP): Randomized trial of a novel approach to improve adherence in older hypertensive women and men
This study is testing a new program called STAR-MAP to help older adults with high blood pressure stick to their medication by providing personalized coaching that addresses their attitudes about taking medicine, aiming to improve their health and quality of life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tulane University of Louisiana NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Orleans, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11081637 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the adherence of older adults to their prescribed blood pressure medications through a novel program called STAR-MAP. The program utilizes a health coaching approach that helps participants identify and change the underlying attitudes that may prevent them from taking their medications regularly. By focusing on personalized strategies and reinforcement, the study seeks to improve not only medication adherence but also blood pressure control and overall quality of life for older hypertensive individuals. Participants will be engaged in a randomized trial to assess the effectiveness of this tailored intervention.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 65 and above who struggle with adhering to their blood pressure medication regimen.
Not a fit: Patients who are not hypertensive or those who do not take blood pressure medications may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved medication adherence and better health outcomes for older adults with hypertension.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies using similar health coaching approaches have shown promise in improving medication adherence, suggesting that this method may be effective.
Where this research is happening
New Orleans, United States
- Tulane University of Louisiana — New Orleans, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Krousel-Wood, Marie — Tulane University of Louisiana
- Study coordinator: Krousel-Wood, Marie
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.