Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

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.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment60 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Delaware
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Newark, Delaware)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 29, 2025
Main results expectedMay 31, 2026
Study endsMay 31, 2026
Registry record updatedJuly 17, 2025
Trial IDNCT07071077 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

  • University of Delaware
    Newark, Delaware, United States
    Recruiting

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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.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.