Using peer support to help teenagers lower their blood pressure
Peer Support for Lowering Blood Pressure among Adolescents: A Pilot, Randomized Controlled Trial
This study is looking at how getting support from friends can help teenagers lower their blood pressure and live healthier lives, and it's for young people who want to improve their heart health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10907716 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how peer support can help adolescents manage and lower their blood pressure. It involves a randomized controlled trial where participants will receive support from their peers to adopt healthier lifestyle behaviors that can positively impact their cardiovascular health. The study aims to understand the effectiveness of this approach in reducing health disparities related to blood pressure among young people. Participants will be guided through various interventions designed to promote adherence to healthier habits.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 20 who may be experiencing elevated blood pressure or are at risk for cardiovascular issues.
Not a fit: Patients who are outside the age range of 12 to 20 or those with pre-existing severe cardiovascular conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective peer-based strategies for lowering blood pressure in adolescents, improving their overall health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that peer support can be effective in promoting health behavior changes, suggesting that this approach may yield positive results in this context.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hardy, Shakia Tranece — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Hardy, Shakia Tranece
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.