Pharmacist-guided, patient-led blood pressure care for people with kidney disease
Pharmacist-guided, patient-driven management of high blood pressure in CKD: A Novel Approach
This program helps people with chronic kidney disease work with a clinical pharmacist to manage and adjust their blood pressure medicines at home using a pre-set plan.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Iowa City VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Iowa City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11216512 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You would learn to take home blood pressure readings and follow a medication-titration plan set up by your clinical pharmacist and provider. The pharmacist will guide you on when and how to change medications within that plan and stay in touch to monitor your progress. The team will track blood pressure control, kidney-related measures like albuminuria, and how well the approach works for Veterans with CKD. Participation may include clinic visits and regular remote follow-up by the pharmacist.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are Veterans with chronic kidney disease who have blood pressure above recommended goals and who can perform home blood pressure checks and follow a medication plan.
Not a fit: People who cannot reliably measure blood pressure at home, have severe cognitive or medical instability, or already have well-controlled blood pressure are less likely to benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could help more people with CKD reach blood pressure goals and lower their risk of heart disease and kidney decline.
How similar studies have performed: Related pharmacist-guided, patient-led medication titration programs have shown promise in preliminary work and other patient groups, but this specific model has not been widely tested in people with CKD.
Where this research is happening
Iowa City, United States
- Iowa City VA Medical Center — Iowa City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jalal, Diana I — Iowa City VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Jalal, Diana I
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.