Implementation of a Beauty Salon-Based Strategy for Blood Pressure Management Among Women

Launched by JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · Jun 20, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring a new way to help manage high blood pressure (also called hypertension) in Black and Hispanic women by using beauty salons as a community support space. The idea is to train hair stylists to become “Heart Health Stylists” who can check blood pressure during salon visits, support women in monitoring their blood pressure at home using telehealth (remote health care through technology), and connect them with health coaches and pharmacists to help manage their medications. This approach aims to make blood pressure management easier and more accessible in a familiar, comfortable setting.

Women who are at least 18 years old, identify as Black or Hispanic, have a higher-than-normal blood pressure reading (130 mmHg or higher) during a salon visit, and have been regular customers at participating salons may be eligible to join. Participants will be involved in blood pressure checks at the salon, learn how to monitor their blood pressure at home, and receive support from health workers and pharmacists to better control their condition. It’s important to note that this study is not yet recruiting, and women who are pregnant, very ill, or unable to use the blood pressure equipment won’t be able to participate. This trial is a first step to see if this salon-based approach is practical and helpful for women managing hypertension.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• Women are eligible if:
• • At least 18 years old
• • Self-identify as Black/African American or Hispanic
• • Have an average seated systolic blood pressure of 130 mmHg or higher on initial salon screening, and
• • Have visited the participating salons at least twice in the past six months.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• Women are excluded if:
• • Pregnant or planning pregnancy during the study period
• • Have end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis
• • Have serious medical conditions limiting life expectancy to less than 12 months
• • Currently participating in other cardiovascular intervention studies
• • Have severe cognitive impairment, impeding informed consent
• • Unable to operate blood pressure monitoring equipment after training
• • Plan to relocate outside the study area within 6 months
• • Have documented adverse reactions to blood pressure cuff usage.