Walk Together: A Family-Based Intervention for Hypertension In African Americans (NCT05671302) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Walk Together: A Family-Based Intervention for Hypertension In African Americans
United States62 participantsStarted 2024-04-05
Plain-language summary
The goal of this study is to determine the feasibility and acceptability of a novel family-based hypertension self-management intervention, Walk Together, adapted from an existing empirically-supported dyadic intervention, for implementation in primary care.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Black or African American
* Age 18 to 75
* Two blood pressure values ≥ 130/ ≥ 80 in 12 months prior
* Available family support person to join the intervention who agrees to participate
* English-speaking
Exclusion Criteria:
* Family support person is under the age of 18
* Documented cognitive impairment in patient's medical record
* Presence of severe psychiatric condition (i.e., current psychotic disorder or suicidality)
* Participation in prior hypertension health education intervention
* Prior participation in formative study activities (i.e., study focus groups)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Feasibility of intervention as measured by the number of participants accrued
Timeframe: 11 months
2
Feasibility of intervention as measured by the rate of refusal among eligible patients/family members
Timeframe: 11 months
3
Adherence to the intervention as measured by the proportion of dyads successfully completing the four intervention components
Timeframe: 11 months
4
Adherence to the intervention as measured by the proportion of participants completing post-treatment assessments
Timeframe: 11 months
5
Attrition as measured by the proportion of consented participants who dropped out of the entire study
Timeframe: 11 months
6
Acceptability of intervention as measured by 8-item Client Satisfaction Questionnaire