Digital Education for Hypertension Management: Effects on Self-Care and Health Literacy (NCT07506707) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Digital Education for Hypertension Management: Effects on Self-Care and Health Literacy
166 participantsStarted 2026-04-11
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether a digital education program can help people with high blood pressure (hypertension) manage their condition better. The program aims to improve self-care behaviors and health literacy by teaching participants how to use digital tools, follow healthy lifestyle habits, and take their medicines regularly.
Researchers will compare two groups. One group will receive digital education that includes short videos, brochures, and podcasts about blood pressure control and how to use online health platforms such as e-Nabız (Turkey's national e-health system). The other group will not receive this education. Participants will attend two sessions during two weeks.
The main questions are:
Does digital education improve self-care and e-health literacy in people with hypertension? Does it help participants take their medicine as prescribed and maintain healthy habits such as diet and exercise?
Who can participate
Age range
50 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults aged 50 years or older
* Individuals with a clinical diagnosis of hypertension or those regularly using antihypertensive medication
* Individuals actively registered at the Life Center and receiving regular services
* Participants who provide written and verbal informed consent to voluntarily join the study
* Individuals able to fully participate in the designated digital health education sessions
* Participants capable of maintaining consistency throughout the intervention and follow up periods
Exclusion Criteria:
* Individuals without a diagnosis of hypertension
* Individuals unable to complete questionnaires or education sessions due to communication barriers or cognitive limitations
* Illiterate individuals, as data collection requires reading and completing written questionnaires
* Individuals unable to maintain participation or adhere to the follow up schedule during the study period
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
Hypertension and E-Health Knowledge Level Score
Timeframe: Week 1 (end of first session) and Week 4 (end of second session).