Understanding how well patients follow new guidelines for treating high blood pressure
Quantifying Compliance to the New 2017 Hypertension Treatment Guidelines and Investigating the Association Between Guideline Compliance and Patients' Trajectory of Blood Pressure
This study looks at how well people with high blood pressure are following the latest treatment guidelines and how that affects their blood pressure control, with the hope of finding ways to help them manage their condition better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10576414 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how well patients adhere to the updated 2017 guidelines for managing high blood pressure and examines the impact of this adherence on their blood pressure control. By analyzing patient data, the study aims to identify factors that contribute to non-compliance, such as treatment aggressiveness and follow-up care. The research utilizes electronic health records to gather comprehensive information on patient care, including comorbidities and treatment protocols. The goal is to improve hypertension management and patient outcomes through better understanding of guideline adherence.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who have been diagnosed with hypertension.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have hypertension or are under 21 years old may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved blood pressure control and reduced cardiovascular disease risk for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that adherence to hypertension treatment guidelines can significantly improve patient outcomes, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Nashville, United States
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Nashville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tedla, Yacob G — Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Tedla, Yacob G
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.