Counseling Older Adults to Control Hypertension
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | High Blood Pressure (Hypertension), Peripheral Vascular Disease, Cardiology |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Cardiology / Vascular Diseases |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 60 - Any |
| Updated: | 3/29/2019 |
| Start Date: | February 2008 |
| End Date: | December 2012 |
This study will evaluate the effect of a senior center-based comprehensive therapeutic
lifestyle intervention delivered through group-based counseling and motivational interviewing
(MINT-TLC) among 250 hypertensive African American or Latino seniors age 60 and older in a
randomized control trial.
lifestyle intervention delivered through group-based counseling and motivational interviewing
(MINT-TLC) among 250 hypertensive African American or Latino seniors age 60 and older in a
randomized control trial.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 60 years or older
- Diagnosis of HTN
- Taking at least one anti-hypertensive medication
- Self-identified Black, African American, or Latino
Exclusion Criteria:
- Unable to comply with the study protocol
- Participation in other hypertension studies
- Severe hearing impairment
- Severe visual impairment
- Arm circumference > 42 cm for large cuff, or arm circumference > 52 cm for extra large
cuff (if extra large cuff is available)
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