Reducing blood pressure in Tanzanian communities through religious leaders
Engaging Religious Leaders to Reduce Blood Pressures in Tanzanian Communities
This study tests if teaching religious leaders about blood pressure can help lower blood pressure in their communities in Tanzania.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 24000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 35 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Weill Medical College of Cornell University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Wards, Mwanza, Geita, and Simiyu Regions) |
| Trial ID | NCT05416372 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This research aims to assess whether educating religious leaders about blood pressure can lead to lower blood pressure levels in their communities. The study involves 20 communities in Northwestern Tanzania, with half receiving an intervention that includes educational sessions and community blood pressure screenings led by these leaders. The intervention is designed to empower religious leaders to disseminate knowledge and facilitate health screenings, thereby improving community health outcomes related to hypertension.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 35 and older who have lived in their community for at least one year.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 35 or those who do not reside in the community may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly lower blood pressure levels in communities, reducing the risk of hypertension-related health issues.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown that community engagement and education can effectively improve health outcomes, suggesting this approach may be promising.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult ≥35 years of age * Has lived in the community for ≥1 year * Household identified for random sampling is primary residence: has slept in the household at least once in the past 2 weeks and considers this their primary residence Exclusion Criteria: * First-degree relative from the same household already enrolled * Relative of the same sex from the same household already enrolled
Where this trial is running
Wards, Mwanza, Geita, and Simiyu Regions
- Community — Wards, Mwanza, Geita, and Simiyu Regions, Tanzania (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jennifer A Downs, MD, PhD — Weill Medical College of Cornell University
- Study coordinator: Megan Willkens, BS
- Email: maw4016@med.cornell.edu
- Phone: 646-962-8140
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.