Nurse-led motivational interviewing to help people with high blood pressure

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 is a single-center randomized trial with three parallel groups: usual care, individual motivational interviewing, and family-involved motivational interviewing. A total of 180 adults with hypertension on antihypertensive meds will be enrolled and randomized. The interventions are non-invasive counseling sessions conducted over six weeks, with fidelity checks via a session checklist. Topics include hypertension knowledge, medication adherence, lifestyle changes, home blood pressure monitoring, and goal setting. The study will compare blood pressure outcomes across groups to see if motivational interviewing improves control beyond standard care.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Aged 18 years or older
* Diagnosed with hypertension for at least 6 months
* Using antihypertensive medication
* Able to read and understand Turkish
* Conscious and able to communicate
* Providing written informed consent
* Having at least one family member who can support hypertension management and participate in sessions when needed

Exclusion Criteria:

* Advanced cognitive impairment
* Active psychiatric crisis
* History of a serious cardiovascular event within the last 3 months
* Terminal illness
* Serious physical condition that may prevent regular participation in intervention sessions
* Concurrent participation in another structured education program

Where it's running

• Simav Doc. Dr. Ismail Karakuyu State Hospital
  Simav, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Serkan Budak, PhD / RN
• Email: serkan.budak@ksbu.edu.tr
• Phone: +905385430616

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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.