Addressing Hypertension Care in Africa Program

Launched by JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · May 15, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

The ADHINCRA Program is a research study aimed at improving the management of high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, in Africa. This program will test a set of strategies designed to help patients, healthcare providers, and health systems work better together to control hypertension. By successfully implementing these strategies, the program hopes to lower the chances of serious health issues like heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems in the future.

To participate in this study, individuals must be between 18 and 70 years old and have been diagnosed with high blood pressure (with a measurement of 140 mmHg or higher) during their last clinic visit within the past six months. They should be receiving primary care at one of the study sites and must own a smartphone to engage with the program. Participants will need to provide informed consent, meaning they agree to be part of the study after understanding what it involves. It's important to note that individuals with certain serious health conditions, those who are pregnant or nursing, and those aged outside the specified range will not be eligible. This study is not yet recruiting participants, but it aims to provide valuable insights into better hypertension care in Africa.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Aged 18 -70 years.
• • Diagnosis of hypertension and elevated systolic blood pressure measure (≥140 mmHg) on the most recent clinic visit (within the previous 6 months) without a diabetes diagnosis.
• • Receives primary care at one of the participating sites.
• • Willing and able to provide informed consent in English, Twi, Dagbani, Ewe or Yoruba.
• • Owns a smartphone (Android or iOS).
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Age \<18 years or \>70 years.
• • Severely elevated BP (≥180/110mmHg).
• • Diagnosis of stroke, coronary artery disease, or kidney disease.
• • Diagnosis of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) treated with dialysis.
• • Serious medical condition which either limits life expectancy or requires active management (e.g., cancer).
• • Cognitive impairment or other conditions preventing study participation
• • Pregnant or currently nursing a child
• • Unwilling to provide informed consent