Using electronic health records to improve care for patients with high blood pressure
Official title: Leveraging electronic health record tools to reduce health disparities for patients with uncontrolled hypertension
Funded at Brigham and Women's Hospital · NIH-10758532 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to help black adults with high blood pressure by using special tools to give personalized treatment advice and improve communication with their doctors, making it easier for them to manage their health and get better care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brigham and Women's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | March 9, 2020 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $651,149 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MD014874-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10758532 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who have uncontrolled hypertension, particularly those from minority backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have well-controlled hypertension or are not part of the targeted demographic may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to address health disparities in hypertension management, particularly among black adults who are disproportionately affected. By leveraging electronic health record (EHR) tools, the project will implement decision support systems that provide tailored treatment recommendations and enhance patient communication. The study will evaluate the effectiveness of these strategies in improving blood pressure control and follow-up care for patients with uncontrolled hypertension. It will also integrate behavioral science principles to better engage patients in their care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved blood pressure management and reduced health disparities for patients with hypertension.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that health IT solutions can improve patient outcomes, but this approach of integrating EHR decision support with a focus on racial disparities is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Choudhry, Niteesh K — Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Choudhry, Niteesh K
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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.