Reducing high blood pressure disparities in Los Angeles County
Multi-ethnic Multi-level Strategies and Behavioral Economics to Eliminate Hypertension Disparities in LA County.
This project combines clinic, community, and behavioral-economics approaches to help Black, Latino, and Asian adults in Los Angeles control high blood pressure.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11192883 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The team works with the Los Angeles County health system, clinics, and community groups to close gaps in blood pressure care for racial and ethnic groups that face worse outcomes. They plan clinic-level changes, community outreach to support healthy eating and activity, and strategies to improve medication use and adherence using behavioral 'nudges.' The project tests these multi-level, evidence-based approaches in real-world county clinics while engaging stakeholders and public–private partners. If an approach works, the team aims to spread it across the county health system.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adults (21+) in Los Angeles County with high blood pressure, especially those who receive care in the County Department of Health Services and are from Black, Latino, or Asian communities, are the main focus.
Not a fit: People who do not have high blood pressure, are younger than 21, or live and receive care outside Los Angeles County are unlikely to be included or directly benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, more people in underserved L.A. communities could achieve better blood pressure control and reduce their risk of heart attacks and strokes.
How similar studies have performed: Other multi-level and behavioral-economics approaches have shown promise for improving medication adherence and blood pressure in some settings, but results vary and large-scale implementation in diverse county systems is still limited.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brown, Arleen F. — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Brown, Arleen F.
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.