CardioCare Quest: A Co-created Game for Improving Hypertension Treatment Compliance in Arizona

Launched by NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY · Jun 27, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

The CardioCare Quest trial is focused on improving treatment for high blood pressure (hypertension) among Navajo individuals in Arizona. The study aims to understand the challenges that people face in accessing healthcare and sticking to their treatment plans. To make it easier and more engaging for patients, the researchers will develop a series of fun minigames that will help educate and support individuals in managing their blood pressure. These games will be designed with input from patients, their families, and healthcare providers to ensure they meet the needs of the community.

To participate in the study, you must be at least 18 years old and either a patient with high blood pressure, a family member, a caretaker, or a healthcare professional involved in hypertension care. The trial is looking specifically for Urban Indigenous individuals from the Navajo Nation living in Flagstaff. However, individuals with severe hypertension or certain medical conditions may not be eligible to join. Participants can expect to share their experiences and opinions about hypertension treatment and the new CardioCare Quest games. This feedback will help shape a better approach to managing high blood pressure in their community.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • We are interested in interviewing people who receive, give, or are affected by HBP therapy. This includes medical professionals, patients with HBP between the ages of 18 and above, their family members, caretakers, and relevant community professionals such as social workers.
• • The project targets Urban Indigenous individuals in the patient category. A potential participant will be recognized as Urban Indigenous upon completing the registration form provided to them.
• • The project is interested in Navajo Nation groups that reside in Flagstaff.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients with uncontrolled or severely severe hypertension will be excluded from this study since controlling these instances may be the primary emphasis of the study rather than its intervention.
• • The exclusion will be based on considerations such as the severity of hypertension, the potential risks associated with uncontrolled hypertension, and the overall health status of the patient.
• • Participants having specific medical conditions that could interfere with or pose risks to the study's outcomes (e.g., severe heart disease, advanced kidney disease) will be excluded.
• • Pregnant women or those who want to get pregnant during the study period will be excluded due to the potential dangers to both the pregnant woman and the fetus.