Interventions to improve health behaviors in patients with high blood pressure
The Effect of Interventions for Health Behaviors in Hypertensive Patients -Based on the PRECEDE-PROCEED Model
This study tests if health behavior programs can help people with mild to moderate high blood pressure stick to their treatment and improve their health.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 240 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Nanjing Medical University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Nanjing, Jiangsu) |
| Trial ID | NCT06640751 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study focuses on hypertensive patients, aiming to evaluate the effectiveness of health behavior interventions based on the PRECEDE-PROCEED model. It targets individuals diagnosed with mild to moderate primary hypertension who struggle with treatment compliance or poorly controlled blood pressure. The interventions are designed to promote better health behaviors and are implemented within community health service centers in Nanjing, Jiangsu. The study seeks to address the rising prevalence of hypertension, particularly in the context of changing lifestyles and dietary patterns.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 80 with mild to moderate primary hypertension and poor treatment compliance.
Not a fit: Patients with severe cognitive impairments or those participating in other intervention studies may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved management of hypertension and better health outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies utilizing the PRECEDE-PROCEED model have shown promise in promoting behavioral change, indicating potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients diagnosed with mild to moderate primary hypertension according to the diagnostic criteria of the "2018 Revised Edition of the Chinese Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Hypertension," whose blood pressure is not well controlled or who have poor treatment compliance; 2. Age greater than 18 years and less than 80 years; 3. Normal language communication ability and willingness to participate in the study; 4. Have lived in the community for at least 12 months. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients who lack basic behavioral abilities, have impaired memory function, or have limited language expression abilities; 2. Patients who are simultaneously participating in other intervention studies.
Where this trial is running
Nanjing, Jiangsu
- Community health service center — Nanjing, Jiangsu, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Yuan He, PhD
- Email: heyuan@njmu.edu.cn
- Phone: 18651625286
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.