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Innovative Tools to Expand Music-Inspired Strategies for Blood Pressure and Stroke Prevention

Nigeria1,412 participantsStarted 2026-02-01

Plain-language summary

Expanding evidence-based interventions for hypertension and stroke prevention among youth and their caregivers is crucial for meeting World Health Organization and Nigerian health goals. Innovative strategies are urgently needed to address the burden of hypertension and stroke in Nigeria, aiming to involve local communities, bridge generational gaps, and reduce health disparities. This study aims to determine the effect of a music-inspired intervention and campaign (Music4Health) designed by the community on blood pressure, stroke preparedness and intentions, and uptake of the intervention among youth-caregiver dyads in Nigeria.

Who can participate

Age range

14 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: Youth Participants * Aged 14-24 years * Reside in one of the 30 selected LGAs * Able to provide informed consent * Willing to participate in the M4H campaign Caregiver Participants * Aged ≥40 years * Identified as a caregiver (biological/surrogate parent, grandparent, or close relative) * Reside in the same household or have a caregiving relationship with eligible youth * Able to provide informed consent General Eligibility for Dyads * Must be a youth-caregiver dyad (one youth and one caregiver) * Both members must consent to participate and complete baseline assessments * Reside in or be affiliated with the selected study LGAs Exclusion Criteria: Youth Participants * Below 14 or above 24 years * Inability to provide informed consent * Unwilling to participate in intervention activities Caregiver Participants * Below 40 years of age * Not serving in a caregiver role to eligible youth * Inability to provide informed consent General Eligibility for Dyads * Either party of the dyad does not meet the inclusion criteria * Refusal to participate or complete baseline assessments

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

Proportion of youth participants with blood pressure <120/80 mmHg

Timeframe: Months 0, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14

Mean change in systolic blood pressure among caregiver participants

Timeframe: Months 0, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14

Percent accuracy on a stroke knowledge and preparedness assessment

Timeframe: Months 0, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14

Uptake of music-inspired hypertension/stroke prevention campaign (Music4Health) among youth and caregiver participants

Timeframe: Months 0, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07386535

SponsorWashington University School of Medicine

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-10-26

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