Clinical trials

This randomized controlled trial will evaluate whether adding Community Health Worker (CHW)/Social Worker (SW)-led support for non-medical health related needs (NMHRN) and clinician-led Medication Therapy Management (MTM) to remote blood pressure monitoring improves outcomes for pregnant women with chronic hypertension or gestational hypertension (i.e high blood pressure that was present before pregnancy or developed during pregnancy). All participants will monitor their blood pressure at home, use the TSU MH Rx app, and complete assessments related to social needs, depression, anxiety, pregnancy care experiences, and satisfaction. Only participants in the intervention group will receive targeted virtual social needs support and virtual regular MTM sessions focused on medications, self-care, adherence, and risk reduction. The study will assess blood pressure and maternal outcomes, feasibility, and participant satisfaction with the combined intervention.

The proposed study, "Check, Monitor, Control Hypertension in Older African American Adults," is a randomized clinical trial designed to improve blood pressure control among African American adults aged 55 years and older in the Greater Houston area. Hypertension disproportionately affects African Americans, contributing to higher rates of cardiovascular disease and stroke. This project aims to improve clinical and behavioral outcomes through a 24-month intervention combining pharmacist-led counseling and Community Health Worker (CHW) support.