Using telehealth and community health workers to help manage high-risk hypertension
Official title: Coaching and Navigation by CHWs through Telehealth for High-risk Hypertension
Funded at Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ · NIH-10806716 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new way to help people with high blood pressure in cities by connecting them to healthcare resources and support through phone calls and local health workers, while also teaching them practical lifestyle changes to stay healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | March 15, 2024 |
| Project end | February 28, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $657,012 |
| NIH project number | 1R61HL172268-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10806716 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults living in urban areas of low- and middle-income countries who have severe hypertension and limited access to healthcare resources.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have hypertension or those living in high-income countries may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving hypertension management for patients in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in urban areas where the risk of complications is high. It utilizes a multimodal intervention called CONNECT-HTN, which connects patients with severe hypertension to primary care resources through telehealth and community health workers. The approach includes coaching patients on practical lifestyle changes that are relevant to their urban living conditions. The study aims to refine the implementation protocol and evaluate the effectiveness of this intervention in reducing hospitalization rates and improving overall health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve hypertension control and reduce the risk of serious complications like stroke for patients in underserved communities.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success with similar telehealth and community health worker interventions in managing chronic diseases, indicating a promising approach for hypertension management.
Where this research is happening
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Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Razzak, Junaid Abdul — Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
- Study coordinator: Razzak, Junaid Abdul
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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.