Faith-based Approaches in the Treatment of Hypertension (FAITH)
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Cardiology / Vascular Diseases |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | November 2010 |
| End Date: | June 2014 |
The purpose of this study is to test the effect of a church-based lifestyle intervention on
blood pressure reduction in 400 hypertensive blacks (BP> 140/90 mm hg).
blood pressure reduction in 400 hypertensive blacks (BP> 140/90 mm hg).
This study will test the effectiveness of a church-based lifestyle intervention in improving
blood pressure control among 400 hypertensive blacks in a group randomized controlled trial.
The lifestyle intervention will be delivered by trained lay health advisers through
group-based behavioral counseling and motivational interviewing (MINT-TLC) in 24
predominantly black churches in New York City.
blood pressure control among 400 hypertensive blacks in a group randomized controlled trial.
The lifestyle intervention will be delivered by trained lay health advisers through
group-based behavioral counseling and motivational interviewing (MINT-TLC) in 24
predominantly black churches in New York City.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 18 years or older
- Diagnosis of hypertension
- Self-identified Black or African American
- SBP > 140 mmHg or DBP > 90 mmHg (based on the average of 3 blood pressure readings);
or average SBP > 130 mm Hg or DBP > 80 mm hg (for those with diabetes or kidney
disease) at the screening/baseline visits
- Able to speak English
Exclusion Criteria:
- Unable to comply with the study protocol (either self-selected or by indicating
during screening that s/he could not complete all requested tasks).
- Pregnancy
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