Storytelling program to help African American adults manage high blood pressure
Examining the Feasibility of Implementing a Hypertension Storytelling Intervention Among African Americans With Hypertension
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
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Delaware Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Newark, Delaware) |
| Trial ID | NCT07071077 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
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.
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.
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 performed: 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.
Eligibility criteria
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 this trial is running
Newark, Delaware
- University of Delaware — Newark, Delaware, United States (Recruiting)
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.