Improving hypertension self-management in rural patients through doctor-patient interactions
Official title: Construction and Verification of Adaptive Intervention Model for Self-Management Behavior of Hypertensive Patients in Rural Areas：A Perspective of Doctor-Patient Interactions
Run by Sichuan University · NCT06869031 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new way to help people with high blood pressure in rural areas manage their condition better through improved communication with their doctors.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 320 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Sichuan University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Chengdu, Sichuan) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | June 15, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | August 20, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06869031 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are rural residents diagnosed with hypertension who are willing to participate and do not have cognitive impairments or other diseases affecting self-management.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients over 80 years old or those with conditions that hinder self-management, such as severe mental disorders or significant physical disabilities, may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This project aims to develop and validate an adaptive intervention model designed to enhance self-management behaviors in patients with hypertension living in rural areas. The study will evaluate the effectiveness of tailored, interaction-based intervention strategies on improving long-term blood pressure control. Researchers will identify the most effective combinations of these interventions to create a sustainable model for managing hypertension in rural settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve blood pressure control and overall health outcomes for rural patients with hypertension.
How similar studies have gone: While similar approaches have been explored, this specific adaptive intervention model tailored for rural hypertension management is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed hypertension patients who are permanent residents in rural areas. * No plans for long-term relocation within the next year. * Willing to participate in this study. * No cognitive impairment. * No other diseases that significantly affect self-management behavior, such as malignant tumors. Exclusion Criteria: * Age over 80 years. * Having conditions such as stroke, paralysis, or mental disorders that prevent the completion of self-management behaviors. * Severe hearing impairment or speech disorders that prevent participation in interviews. * Likely to relocate or be away from the local area for an extended period within one year.
Where it's running
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West China Fourth Hospital and West China School of Public Health. Sichuan University
Chengdu, Sichuan, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Yuju Wu
- Email: yujuwu@scu.edu.cn
- Phone: 86+18382096899
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.