Using music to help prevent high blood pressure and strokes
Innovative Tools to Expand Music-Inspired Strategies for Blood Pressure and Stroke Prevention (I-TEST BP/Stroke)
['FUNDING_R01'] · WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY · NIH-10904691
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
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SAINT LOUIS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10904691 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: 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.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have access to music or are not engaged in community activities may not benefit from this research.
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 performed: 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
SAINT LOUIS, UNITED STATES
- WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY — SAINT LOUIS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: IWELUNMOR, JULIET — WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: IWELUNMOR, JULIET
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.
Conditions: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Virus, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Virus