Blood pressure study for church communities in New Orleans
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at different ways to lower blood pressure in church communities. It aims to find the best methods to reduce high blood pressure, especially in groups that are often affected by it.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are connected to a participating church in the Greater New Orleans area (as a member, family, or friend).
- Your blood pressure is high: top number 130 or higher, or bottom number 80 or higher.
- You are willing to take part and sign a consent form.
- You have not been in the hospital for heart failure or a heart attack in the last 3 months.
- You do not have cancer needing chemotherapy or radiation right now.
- You do not have advanced kidney disease needing dialysis or a transplant.
- You are not pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the next 18 months.
- You are not planning to move out of the Greater New Orleans area in the next year.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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