Improving food access and diet quality for adults with hypertension
Feasibility of Delivering a Digital Health Intervention to Improve Food Access and Dietary Quality Among Adults With Hypertension
NA · Johns Hopkins University · NCT06743191
This study is testing a new program that helps adults with high blood pressure get better access to healthy food and learn how to eat well to see if it can improve their diet and lower their blood pressure.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 65 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Johns Hopkins University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Baltimore, Maryland) |
| Trial ID | NCT06743191 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to enroll 65 adults with hypertension who have limited access to high-quality food. Participants will receive a digital health intervention that includes grocery delivery services and a comprehensive behavioral program designed to enhance adherence to the DASH eating pattern. The intervention features skills training, dietary tracking, personalized feedback, and health coaching over a 4-month period. The primary focus is on evaluating the feasibility of the intervention, along with changes in dietary adherence and blood pressure levels.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with hypertension and limited access to nutritious food.
Not a fit: Patients with severe obesity, recent cardiovascular events, or other significant health issues may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve dietary quality and blood pressure management for patients with hypertension.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using digital health interventions to improve dietary habits, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult 18 years of age or older * Has hypertension, defined as a systolic BP of 130-159 mmHg and/or diastolic BP of 80-99 mmHg, whether or not taking hypertension medication. * Resides in a census tract defined as low access by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) * Resides in a zip code serviced by the grocery delivery app * BMI 18.5 kg/m2+ * Has a smartphone with a data plan * Willing to receive daily text messages * Can participate in online videoconference visits * Can read and write in English Exclusion Criteria: * Participating in another related research study * Cardiovascular disease event in the last 6 months * Active cancer * Recent hospitalization due to psychiatric condition or event * Pregnancy or planned during the study period * BMI 37 kg/m2 or higher * Documented dementia * On kidney dialysis * Instructed to eat a low potassium diet * Planned or recent bariatric surgery
Where this trial is running
Baltimore, Maryland
- Johns Hopkins — Baltimore, Maryland, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Hailey Miller, RN, PhD — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Philip Okonkwo, B.S.
- Email: pokonkw1@jh.edu
- Phone: 3014580044
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Hypertension, Digital Health, Health Behavior, Nutrition, Food Access