Training clinicians to reduce implicit bias in hypertension care
Official title: Planning grant for clinical trial of implicit bias mitigation training for clinicians
Funded at Duke University · NIH-10948275 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to help doctors recognize and reduce their hidden biases that can affect the care of Black patients with high blood pressure, so they can provide better treatment and improve health outcomes for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project start | September 5, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $161,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R34HL174728-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10948275 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Black individuals who are experiencing hypertension or related cardiovascular issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have hypertension or are not part of the Black population may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing implicit bias among primary care clinicians that contributes to health disparities in hypertension, particularly affecting Black individuals. The project aims to refine and standardize an evidence-based curriculum called 'Reaching Equity,' which teaches clinicians skills to mitigate their implicit biases. By enhancing clinician awareness and skills, the research seeks to improve the quality of care provided to patients with hypertension and ultimately reduce racial disparities in health outcomes. The project will prepare for a larger clinical trial to test the effectiveness of this training.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved hypertension management and health outcomes for Black patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using implicit bias training to improve clinician behavior and patient outcomes, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Duke University
Durham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wilson, Sarah Mosher — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Wilson, Sarah Mosher
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.