Status:
COMPLETED
Uncontrolled Hypertension Among the Homeless
Lead Sponsor:
George Washington University
Collaborating Sponsors:
New York University
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
Conditions:
Hypertension
Eligibility:
All Genders
21+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study is designed to assess the effect of implementing a mobile health (mHealth) strategy using text messaging for hypertension (HTN) management among hypertensive homeless persons with uncontrol...
Detailed Description
Project Renewal operates several urban shelters in five boroughs of NYC. Enrollment, data collection, and retention will be supported at these sites. Patient participants will be recruited in clinics...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Currently experiencing homelessness
- Current diagnosis of hypertension
- SBP above 140mmHg or DBP above 90mmHg at most recent clinic visit
- English or Spanish speaking
- Currently presenting to Project Renewal shelter-clinics for medical care
- Connected to multidisciplinary social and health services at Project Renewal
Exclusion
- Pregnant or within 3 months post-partum
- Heart attack or stroke within previous 6 months
- History of aortic aneurysm
- Diagnosis of end-stage renal disease or currently on dialysis
- Inability to read or respond to SMS texts
- Any condition preventing participants from providing informed consent
- SBP \>175mmHg or DBP \>105mmHg unless medical provider determines patient has no symptoms suggesting a hypertensive emergency or urgency
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 12 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 30 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
123 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05187013
Start Date
September 12 2022
End Date
September 30 2025
Last Update
October 27 2025
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George Washington University
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States, 20052