Effect of Healthy Family Program on Population Blood Pressure

Launched by HEART HEALTH RESEARCH CENTER · May 18, 2024

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The clinical trial titled "Effect of Healthy Family Program on Population Blood Pressure" is studying ways to help lower blood pressure in families living in Ruyang County, China. The trial involves 80 villages, where some will be part of a special program while others will continue with their usual healthcare. Families in the program will work with local instructors to adopt healthier habits, like eating less salt, exercising regularly, and keeping track of their blood pressure. The main goal is to see if these changes help reduce blood pressure levels after six months compared to those who are not participating in the program.

To be eligible for this study, families need to have at least two members aged 40 to 80 years who are willing to participate. It’s important that at least one family member can use a smartphone to share their blood pressure readings. Participants should not have serious health issues like advanced cancer or kidney disease, and they shouldn’t be involved in other blood pressure programs. If you or a family member fits these criteria, you could play a significant role in this important research aimed at improving heart health in your community!

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Eligibility criteria

• 1. Village screening:
• • The suitable villages were initially screened according to the statistical information of the number of villages and households in Ruyang County.
• • 2. Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria for the Family
• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. At least 2 participants between the age of 40-80 years meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria of family members and willing to participate in this study;
• • 2. At least one family member can use the smartphone to upload BP values.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Any family member participated in the other hypertension-related programs;
• • 2. Inappropriate for the study decided by the healthy family instructor.
• • 3.Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria for the Family Member
• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. 40-80 years old, regardless of BP level and antihypertensive treatment;
• • 2. No travel plan for more than 1 month during the study period;
• • 3. Written or fingerprinted informed consent form.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Significant cognitive dysfunction;
• • 2. With advanced tumor, dialysis, or other serious diseases;
• • 3. Lying in bed for a long time or unable to take care of themselves;
• • 4. Diagnosed of secondary hypertension;
• • 5. Having birth plans in the next six months, pregnant or lactating women;
• • 6. Other ineligible circumstances judged by the investigators.