Saves the questions and what to expect into your notes, next to the visit they belong to.
Keep this study
Lead
Wayne State University
With
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Age
18–any
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
self-identify as African American/Black
be \>18 years
have a diagnosis of HBP based on ICD-9 codes
have uncontrolled hypertension on two successive clinic visits prior to screening (clinic SBP \> 140 mm Hg, DBP \> 90 mm Hg or SBP \> 130, DBP \> 80 for those with diabetes or kidney disease) as documented in the medical record
be taking at least one antihypertensive medication
own a cell phone capable of receiving and sending text messages
be able to pay for and obtain hypertension medication
English speaking
willing to attend two data collection visits in Detroit, MI
You may not be if
receiving hemodialysis
admits to planning to terminate cell phone contract during the next one month
compliance risk (i.e., self-reported illicit drug use and/or alcohol abuse as measured by a score of \>2 for CAGE questions
health literacy less than third grade reading level
other major health problems (e.g., terminal stage of cancer, advanced liver disease)
Clareo Health | Text Messaging to Improve Hypertension Medication Adherence in African Americans
