Tests a phone-based health program for rural adults with high blood pressure
Tests a mobile health program for middle-aged and older adults with hypertension.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Middle-aged and Older Adults with Hypertension in Rural Communities
Key facts
- Where
- Tainan, TaiwanSee the site
AI summary: who the study is looking for
From the trial's eligibility criteria. Machine-read from the registry text on this page, so it can be wrong. The registry text below and the trial team decide who can take part.
The trial is looking for adults aged 45 or older in rural communities who have had high blood pressure for at least one year and take medication for it. They must own and use a smartphone.
- Age
- 45 years or older
- Sex
- All sexes
- Disease stage
- High blood pressure diagnosed for one year or more and treated with medication. Blood pressure readings of systolic 130 mmHg or higher and diastolic 80 mmHg or higher.
- Earlier treatment
- Must be taking medication for high blood pressure and able to take it independently.
Main reasons for not taking part
- Cognitive impairment or mental disorder
- Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) score of 3 or higher
- Cannot read and write
- Does not own or cannot use a smartphone
- Not willing to receive text messages or mobile health interventions
Read by machine on 12 November 2026.
Where in Taiwan
- Chi Mei Hospital, LiouyingTainan, TaiwanContact: Man-Ting chengTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Contact the study team: see the registry record → Contacts and Locations
Print a page for my doctorTrial details
- Who runs it
- Chimei Medical Center
- Trial code
- NCT06666361
- Record updated
- 10 March 2025
- Original description
Does the m-Health intervention have a positive effect on the health literacy and health promotion behaviors of the study participants?Read full original descriptionShow less
Health Literacy and Health Promotion Behaviors Among Middle-aged and Older Adults with Hypertension in Rural Communities: a Mixed Methods Study
Does the m-Health intervention have a positive effect on the health literacy and health promotion behaviors of the study participants?
Inclusion: Diagnosed with hypertension for one year or more (including) and controlled with medication (systolic blood pressure ≥ 130 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure ≥ 80 mmHg); Aware hypertensive patients aged ≥ 45 years with the ability to read and write; Able to take medication independently; Own a smartphone and are able to use it, and are willing to receive text messages (TxtM) or mobile health interventions (m-Health); Agree to participate in the study.
Exclusion: Have cognitive impairments or mental disorders; CCI (Charlson Comorbidity Index) score ≥ 3.