Using podcasts to educate patients about hypertension
Use of Podcasts in the Education of Hypertension Patients: A Randomized Controlled Study
This study is testing if listening to educational podcasts can help people with high blood pressure better understand and manage their condition.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 92 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Firat University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Elazığ, Center) |
| Trial ID | NCT06401759 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to explore the effectiveness of podcasts as a tool for educating patients diagnosed with hypertension. It targets individuals aged 18 to 65 who have been diagnosed with hypertension for at least six months and are currently using antihypertensive medication. Participants will listen to educational podcasts on Spotify, which are designed to enhance their understanding of hypertension management. The study will assess the impact of this intervention on patients' knowledge and self-management of their condition.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 65 with a diagnosis of hypertension for at least six months who have access to the necessary technology to listen to podcasts.
Not a fit: Patients with physical, neurological, or psychological impairments that hinder their ability to participate or those without access to the required technology will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could improve hypertension management and patient outcomes through enhanced education and engagement.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of podcasts for patient education is a relatively novel approach, similar studies in digital health education have shown promising results.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Education level must be at least primary school level. * Patients with or without treatment experience * Being between the ages of 18 and 65 * Being diagnosed with hypertension at least 6 months ago * Being using at least one hypertensive drug * Having enough internet to listen to podcasts on Spotify * Have Spotify supported devices (iOS 14 or above, Android OS 5.0 or above, OS X 10.15 or above, Windows 10 or above) * Being competent in using a mobile phone * Having 18.64 points and above in e-health literacy assessment Exclusion Criteria: * Those who have physical (speech, hearing impairment, etc.), neurological and psychological problems that prevent them from filling out research forms and participating in training. * Those who do not have sufficient equipment (mobile phone or computer with internet connection) for podcast training * Intervention group patients who do not listen to podcasts on Spotify (patients who do not fill out verbally or Google forms (Diary)) * Patients in the control group who were understood to have logged in to their account on Spotify and listened to podcasts.
Where this trial is running
Elazığ, Center
- Fırat university — Elazığ, Center, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Gülcan Bahçecioğlu Turan
- Email: glcnbah@hotmail.com
- Phone: 506 557 60 86
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.