Video program to help stroke and TIA survivors control blood pressure and reduce disparities
Official title: The Video-based Intervention to Reduce Hypertension Treatment and OUtcome Differences in Adults Living with Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack (VIRTUAL)
Funded at University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston · NIH-11088791 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A video-based program helps adults who had a stroke or transient ischemic attack manage their blood pressure and narrow racial and ethnic differences in outcomes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | September 18, 2021 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $505,705 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MD016465-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11088791 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults aged 21 and older who have recently had an ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke or a transient ischemic attack, especially those with uncontrolled blood pressure and limited access to follow-up care, are ideal candidates.
✕Less likely to help
People without a recent stroke or TIA, those under 21, or individuals who already have well-controlled blood pressure or cannot use video/telemonitoring technology are unlikely to benefit from this program.
What this research studies
You would receive video visits, home blood pressure monitoring, education, and coordinated support from a care team after a stroke or TIA. The program uses telemedicine and remote BP tracking so you can access care without extra clinic visits. It targets barriers like access to care, health literacy, and social support that often affect Black and Hispanic patients. The team compares blood pressure control and stroke recurrence across groups to see if the video-based approach closes gaps.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could improve blood pressure control after stroke and lower the chance of another stroke while reducing racial and ethnic outcome gaps.
How similar studies have gone: Previous telemedicine and team-based programs have shown promise for improving post-stroke risk factor control, but prior efforts specifically to eliminate racial and ethnic differences in blood pressure after stroke have mostly not succeeded.
Where this research is happening
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University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sharrief, Anjail Z — University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston
- Study coordinator: Sharrief, Anjail Z
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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.