Storytelling program to help African American adults manage high blood pressure
Official title: Examining the Feasibility of Implementing a Hypertension Storytelling Intervention Among African Americans With Hypertension
Run by University of Delaware · NCT07071077 · Data updated 2026-11-12
We're testing whether sharing personal stories online or in groups can help African American adults with high blood pressure take their medicines and lower their blood pressure.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Delaware Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Newark, Delaware) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 29, 2025 |
| Main results expected | May 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | May 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | July 17, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT07071077 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are African American/Black adults with diagnosed hypertension who are prescribed antihypertensive medication, can read and speak English, are not pregnant, and can provide informed consent and attend visits at the study site.
✕Probably not a fit
People who are pregnant, have cognitive limitations that prevent informed consent, do not speak or read English, or plan to relocate during the study period would not be eligible and are unlikely to benefit from this intervention.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional project enrolls African American adults diagnosed with hypertension who are prescribed blood-pressure medication and able to read and speak English. Participants receive a storytelling intervention delivered either via a web platform or in group sessions, with content designed to promote medication adherence and lifestyle changes. The study will track blood pressure, medication adherence, and feasibility measures such as retention and acceptability. Outcomes will determine whether the storytelling formats are practical and show signals of benefit for blood-pressure control.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could improve medication adherence and blood-pressure control using culturally relevant storytelling formats.
How similar studies have gone: Community-based storytelling and narrative interventions have shown promising results for medication adherence and behavior change in some prior studies, but evidence for consistent blood-pressure reductions remains limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * African American/Black * Diagnosed with Hypertension * Prescribed medication for hypertension Exclusion Criteria: * Cognitive limitations that limit the ability to provide informed consent * Pregnancy * Unable to speak or read English * Planning to relocate during the study period
Where it's running
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University of Delaware
Newark, Delaware, United States Recruiting
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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.