IMB-guided health education to boost medication taking and blood pressure control in adults with hypertension

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This mixed-methods study uses a cluster randomized design in eight public hospitals in North Ethiopia to test whether an IMB Model-guided health literacy intervention improves antihypertensive medication adherence compared with usual care. Hospitals are assigned to either the IMB intervention or usual care; participants are adults with hypertension and documented non-adherence. The primary outcome is medication adherence, with secondary outcomes including blood pressure control and hypertension self-management measures. A qualitative component explores participants’ experiences and contextual factors influencing adherence. The intervention provides information, motivation, and behavioral skills to support adherence and self-management, delivered in addition to standard care.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Adults aged 18 years and above.
2. Documented diagnosis of hypertension (BP ≥140/90)
3. ≥6 months on antihypertensive medication (this duration ensures stabilization of treatment regimens and allows reliable assessment of persistent medication adherence behavior and blood pressure outcomes).
4. Identified as having poor medication adherence

Exclusion Criteria:

1\. Severe comorbidities that limit life expectancy or participation

Where it's running

• Adet Primary Hospital
  Ādēt, Ethiopia Recruiting
• Adis Alem Primary Hospital
  Ādīs ‘Alem, Ethiopia Recruiting
• Adiss alem
  Bahir Dar, Ethiopia Recruiting
• Felehiwote
  Bahir Dar, Ethiopia Recruiting
• Tibebe Ghion
  Bahir Dar, Ethiopia Recruiting
• Durbete Primary Hospital
  Gurbetē, Ethiopia Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Wallelign Alemnew Getnet, Master
• Email: wallelignaleminew@gmail.com
• Phone: +251982221932

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.