This randomized controlled trial protocol outlines a study to evaluate whether interactive technology-enhanced coaching combined with CDSMP improves blood pressure control in 90 Black women.
RCT (n=90)
two-arm
Does interactive technology-enhanced coaching combined with CDSMP improve blood pressure control and adherence to treatment in Black women with uncontrolled Stage 1 HTN compared to CDSMP alone?
This study protocol describes an RCT evaluating whether interactive technology-enhanced coaching added to a self-management program improves blood pressure control and treatment adherence in Black women with hypertension.
In the United States, hypertension (HTN) is the leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and a more significant health problem for Blacks compared with other racial/ethnic groups. The prevalence of HTN in Black women is among the highest in the world, underscoring the need for effective prevention and management approaches for blood pressure (BP) control. We developed a two-arm randomized controlled trial repeated measures design study for improving HTN self-management among Black women. The study tests whether the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) combined with interactive technology-enhanced coaching, can improve BP control and adherence to treatment (e.g., medication-taking, physical activity, calorie intake, and weight management) compared with the CDSMP alone. Repeated measurements were conducted at 3, 6, and 9 months. A sample of 90 community-dwelling Black women with uncontrolled Stage 1 HTN (BP ≥ 130/80) were enrolled, completed CDSMP training, and randomized. This study will contribute to our understanding of novel methods to empower Black women to increase their active involvement in self-care management of HTN.
Abel et al. (Tue,) conducted a rct in Hypertension (n=90). CDSMP combined with interactive technology-enhanced coaching vs. CDSMP alone was evaluated on BP control and adherence to treatment. This randomized controlled trial protocol outlines a study to evaluate whether interactive technology-enhanced coaching combined with CDSMP improves blood pressure control in 90 Black women.