Barbershop and pharmacy help for high blood pressure
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether working with your barber and pharmacist can help lower blood pressure. You'll get support and possibly medication adjustments during regular haircuts.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a Black man between the ages of 35 and 79.
- You have high blood pressure (systolic at least 140) measured on two separate days.
- You go to the same barbershop for a haircut at least every 6 weeks for the past 6 months.
- You are willing to work with a study pharmacist and sign an agreement for them to help manage your blood pressure.
- You are not on chemotherapy, dialysis, or planning a transplant.
- You have no severe memory or thinking problems and are fluent in English.
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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