Using music to help prevent high blood pressure and strokes
Official title: Innovative Tools to Expand Music-Inspired Strategies for Blood Pressure and Stroke Prevention (I-TEST BP/Stroke)
Funded at Washington University · NIH-10904691 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about using music to help young people and their older caregivers work together to prevent high blood pressure and strokes, making it a fun and community-focused way to improve health for everyone involved.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project start | September 29, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $619,930 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL168766-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10904691 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include youth and their older adult caregivers living in Nigeria who are at risk for high blood pressure or stroke.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have access to music or are not engaged in community activities may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing innovative strategies that use music to engage youth and their older adult caregivers in preventing high blood pressure and strokes. By leveraging the rich music culture in Nigeria, the project aims to create community-driven campaigns that link younger and older generations. The approach includes participatory crowdsourcing methods to identify and implement music-inspired interventions tailored to the specific needs of these groups. The goal is to reduce health disparities and improve health outcomes through a non-invasive and culturally relevant method.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective community-based interventions that significantly lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of strokes among participants.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using music as a strategy for health interventions, indicating that this approach has potential for effectiveness.
Where this research is happening
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Washington University
Saint Louis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Iwelunmor, Juliet — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Iwelunmor, Juliet
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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.