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WeightPrehypeNCT02637063

Interactive Web Program and Health Coaching for Prehypertensive Adults

A study testing BlipHub mobile-web app and BlipHub mobile-web app + health coaching in people with Weight and Blood Pressure, run by Oregon Center for Applied Science, Inc. at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

This project will develop and evaluate an interactive blood pressure self-management program for adults with prehypertension. The program will target blood pressure self-monitoring and the five proven lifestyle modifications recommended by JNC-7: weight reduction, the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH)… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Weight, Blood Pressure
What is being tested?
BlipHub mobile-web app and BlipHub mobile-web app + health coaching
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
203 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Nov 2013to Mar 2015
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Blood pressure in the JNC-7-defined prehypertension range (SBP 120-139 and/or DBP 80-89)
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Must be employed at least part time
  • Must have access to the internet through a WIFI connection in a place where subject was willing to take BP and weight measurements
  • Must be the only participant per household in the study

Who cannot join

  • Female subjects must not be pregnant or planning to get pregnant over the course of study
  • Must not have experienced a stroke, heart attack, or heart disease diagnosis in the prior six months
  • Must not be taking antihypertensive medications for any reason

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • ORCAS

    Eugene, Oregon, 97401

Other trials in United States

About this study

This project will develop and evaluate an interactive blood pressure self-management program for adults with prehypertension. The program will target blood pressure self-monitoring and the five proven lifestyle modifications recommended by JNC-7: weight reduction, the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, sodium reduction, physical activity, and alcohol consumption.

The multi-modal program uses a combination of brief motivational health coaching, periodic engagement emails, and a robust interactive website to motivate people to take charge of their blood pressure management before they require medication. All program components were designed to conform to the underlying principles of motivational interviewing. Key program components include the use of email and Web-based social networking, personal stories, and a brief motivational coaching session to engage participants and encourage intrinsically motivated behavior changes. Self-assessment and tracking tools are combined with educational content to help participants align their daily lifestyle choices with their personal goals.

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The Phase I prototype program promoted moderate physical activity and eating fruits and vegetables as part of the DASH diet. Results from the within-group (n = 39) evaluation showed moderate-to-large effect sizes for pre-to-post change in motivation, preparation behavior, self-efficacy, attitudes, and knowledge, and a small significant increase in physical activity. Participants gave the online program high ratings on satisfaction and usability, and reported improvements in confidence, readiness, clarity, change strategies, and interest in visiting the Website as a result of the coaching session.

The fully developed Phase II product will be evaluated in a large randomized trial (N = 450) with a 3-month intensive intervention, a 3-month maintenance intervention, and a 3-month follow-up period. The Phase II trial is expected to show reductions in blood pressure and improvements in JNC-recommended health behaviors. These changes in the outcome measures are expected to be mediated by changes in knowledge, attitudes, self-efficacy, behavioral intention, motivation, and patient activation.

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Approximately a third (31%) of adult Americans are prehypertensive (SBP 120-139 and/or DBP 80-89). Health care providers struggle to provide effective support for blood-pressure-lowering behavior changes, while patients continue to progress to full hypertension and the use of antihypertensive medications. Insurers and providers with access to electronic medical records, claims, and other medical data are in a unique position to identify prehypertensive adults and target them with a blood pressure self-management program. Preventing or delaying hypertension should reduce mid-term costs of antihypertensive medications and, more importantly, long-term costs of care for heart disease and stroke.

This project will develop and evaluate an interactive blood pressure self-management program for adults with prehypertension. The program will target blood pressure self-monitoring and the five proven lifestyle modifications recommended by JNC-7: weight reduction, the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, sodium reduction, physical activity, and alcohol consumption.

The multi-modal program uses a combination of brief motivational health coaching, periodic engagement emails, and a robust interactive website to motivate people to take charge of their blood pressure management before they require medication. All program components were designed to conform to the underlying principles of motivational interviewing. Key program components include the use of email and Web-based social networking, personal stories, and a brief motivational coaching session to engage participants and encourage intrinsically motivated behavior changes. Self-assessment and tracking tools are combined with educational content to help participants align their daily lifestyle choices with their personal goals.

The Phase I prototype program promoted moderate physical activity and eating fruits and vegetables as part of the DASH diet. Results from the within-group (n = 39) evaluation showed moderate-to-large effect sizes for pre-to-post change in motivation, preparation behavior, self-efficacy, attitudes, and knowledge, and a small significant increase in physical activity. Participants gave the online program high ratings on satisfaction and usability, and reported improvements in confidence, readiness, clarity, change strategies, and interest in visiting the Website as a result of the coaching session.

The fully developed Phase II product will be evaluated in a large randomized trial (N = 450) with a 3-month intensive intervention, a 3-month maintenance intervention, and a 3-month follow-up period. The Phase II trial is expected to show reductions in blood pressure and improvements in JNC-recommended health behaviors. These changes in the outcome measures are expected to be mediated by changes in knowledge, attitudes, self-efficacy, behavioral intention, motivation, and patient activation.

Being tested
BlipHub mobile-web app, BlipHub mobile-web app + health coaching, Usual care
Keywords
Lifestyle behavior change
Medical subject headings
Body Weight

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • BlipHub mobile-web appBehavioural

    Mobile web app to promote blood-pressure-reducing diet, physical activity and weight loss.

  • BlipHub mobile-web app + health coachingBehavioural

    Telephonic coach-supported mobile web app to promote blood-pressure-reducing diet, physical activity and weight loss.

  • Usual careOther

    No intervention beyond participants' own medical care.

Study groups in NCT02637063
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
BlipHub mobile-web appExperimentalMobile web app to promote blood-pressure-reducing diet, physical activity and weight loss.
Receives: Behavioral: BlipHub mobile-web app
BlipHub mobile-web app + health coachingExperimentalTelephonic coach-supported mobile web app to promote blood-pressure-reducing diet, physical activity and weight loss.
Receives: Behavioral: BlipHub mobile-web app + health coaching
Usual careOtherNo intervention beyond the participants' personal medical care.
Receives: Other: Usual care

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Systolic Blood Pressure

    Blood pressure measurements were taken by participants using a validated, WIFI-enabled blood pressure cuff manufactured by BlipCare and provided to study subjects prior to the baseline assessment. Measurements were automatically uploaded over a WIFI connection to the BlipHub app and study outcomes database. Participants followed a standardized measurement protocol based on the American Heart Association protocol for home blood pressure measurement, involving three consecutive measurements, taken one minute apart after a five-minute seated resting period. Measurements were not observed.

    Measured: Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks

  2. Diastolic Blood Pressure

    Blood pressure measurements were taken by participants using a validated, WIFI-enabled blood pressure cuff manufactured by BlipCare and provided to study subjects prior to the baseline assessment. Measurements were automatically uploaded over a WIFI connection to the BlipHub app and study outcomes database. Participants followed a standardized measurement protocol based on the American Heart Association protocol for home blood pressure measurement, involving three consecutive measurements, taken one minute apart after a five-minute seated resting period. Measurements were not observed.

    Measured: Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks

  3. Body Weight

    Body weight measurements were taken by participants using a validated, WIFI-enabled weight scale manufactured by BlipCare and provided to study subjects prior to the baseline assessment. Measurements were automatically uploaded over a WIFI connection to the BlipHub app and study outcomes database. Participants were instructed to take weight measurements at the same time of day each time, preferably first thing in the morning after using the bathroom and before eating or drinking. The weight measurement taken on the date and time closest to the completion date and time of each individual's online survey for that assessment point was analyzed. If no measurements were available within two weeks on either side of that date, weight measurements were considered missing for that assessment period.

    Measured: Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks

  4. Heart-healthy Dietary Intake (Number of Fruit/Vegetable Servings, White Meat Servings, Low-fat Dairy Servings)

    Participants were asked about their diet during the past month, using DASH-diet related items adapted from several validated food frequency questionnaires. Participants reported on servings consumed (e.g., never, 1-3 times last month, up to 5 or more times a day) of the following foods: fruits, vegetables, dairy, fats and meat. Number of servings was computed for heart-healthy foods (fruits, vegetables and lean meats).

    Measured: Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks

  5. Heart-unhealthy Dietary Intake (Self-reported Number of Fat Servings, Red Meat Servings, Dairy Fat Servings)

    Participants were asked about their diet during the past month, using DASH-diet related items adapted from several validated food frequency questionnaires. Participants reported on servings consumed (e.g., never, 1-3 times last month, up to 5 or more times a day) of the following foods: fruits, vegetables, dairy, fats and meat. Number of servings was computed for heart-unhealthy foods (red, processed and high-fat prepared meats).

    Measured: Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Self-reported Lifestyle Change Preparation Behaviors

    Participants were asked to self-report on days in the past two weeks in which they engaged in specific behaviors to prepare for or support healthy eating and physical activity (i.e., "preparation behaviors"). The scale comprised 15 items (e.g., thought about what you might do to try to lose weight) assessed on a 5-point scale (1=none (min), 5=12-14 days (max)). Mean score is reported, with higher scores indicating more frequent preparation behaviors. The scale showed good reliability (alpha=.91).

    Measured: Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks

  2. Self-reported Self-efficacy for Lifestyle Behaviors

    Five items assessed participants' confidence to engage in JNC-recommended healthy behaviors using a 5-item response option (1=not at all confident (min), 5=very confident (max)). Mean score is reported, with higher scores indicating higher self-efficacy. The scale showed good reliability (alpha=.79).

    Measured: Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted22 Dec 2015 (estimated)
  2. Study startNov 2013
  3. Primary completionMar 2015
  4. Study completionMar 2015

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
203 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02637063
Sponsor's protocol ID
R44HL095229
Other IDs
R44HL095229
Acronym
Prehype
Status last verified
Jan 2017
First submitted
9 Nov 2015
Last updated
15 Mar 2017
Data monitoring committee
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing BlipHub mobile-web app and BlipHub mobile-web app + health coaching in people with Weight and Blood Pressure, run by Oregon Center for Applied Science, Inc. at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 Mar 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 15 Mar 2017). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Systolic Blood Pressure (time frame: Baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 15 Mar 2017.

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