Sharing Stories to Manage High Blood Pressure
Examining the Feasibility of Implementing a Hypertension Storytelling among African Americans with Hypertension
['FUNDING_CAREER'] · UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE · NIH-11080995
This project explores how sharing personal stories about living with high blood pressure can help African Americans better manage their condition.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_CAREER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11080995 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
We are looking at how storytelling can help people with high blood pressure make healthy changes in their lives. This project will involve different groups: some will receive standard care, others will access stories and health information online, and a third group will join in-person storytelling sessions with peer support. Our goal is to see if these approaches can help you lower your blood pressure and adopt healthier habits. We believe that hearing from others who have successfully managed their hypertension can be a powerful tool for your own health journey.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are African Americans living with high blood pressure who are interested in learning new ways to manage their condition.
Not a fit: Patients who are not African American or who are not interested in peer-led or storytelling-based interventions may not find this particular approach beneficial.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could offer an accessible and culturally relevant way for African Americans to improve their blood pressure control and overall health.
How similar studies have performed: Previous storytelling programs for chronic diseases, including hypertension, have shown promise in helping people adopt healthier behaviors and reduce blood pressure.
Where this research is happening
Newark, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE — Newark, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: CUFFEE, YENDELELA LEVANA — UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
- Study coordinator: CUFFEE, YENDELELA LEVANA
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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