Digital Game for Hypertension Self-Care
RCT of Sensor-controlled Digital Game for Hypertension Self-care in a Native American Community
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Hypertension
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Health Services Research
- Participants needed
- 220 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Texas at Austin · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for Native American adults with high blood pressure. Participants will use a digital game and physical activity sensors to help manage their condition and improve their health.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am at least 18 years old.
- I live in a Native American tribal community in the southeastern U.S.
- I have high blood pressure.
- I can walk independently without assistance.
- I passed a mini-cognitive screening.
You may not be able to join if
- I have severe visual or tactile impairments that prevent me from using a smartphone or sensors.
- I have chronic kidney disease stage 4-5.
- I have a diagnosis of end-stage or terminal illness.
- I have had a heart transplant.
- I have had a durable mechanical heart device implanted.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
This study evaluates a sensor-controlled digital game (SCDG) to motivate self-management behaviors of physical activity in Native American adults with hypertension (HTN). Half of the participants will receive the SCDG app and physical activity sensors and the other half will receive only the physical activity sensors.
Native American participants with hypertension (HTN) in the sensor controlled d…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults in a Native American tribal community in southeastern U.S.
* Age 18 years or older
* Systolic BP ≥140mm Hg and/or diastolic BP ≥90mm Hg on 2 separate measurements or who are on antihypertensive medication will be included.
* Pass a mini-cognitive screen
* Able to indepe…
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