Virtual Group Visits for Managing High Blood Pressure Through Lifestyle
Tests whether online group lifestyle medicine visits help adults with high blood pressure manage it.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Virtual Lifestyle Medicine Group Visits for High Blood Pressure
Key facts
- Where
- Houston, United StatesSee the site
Where in United States
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonHouston, United StatesNo longer taking part
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?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
- Trial code
- NCT07698509
- Record updated
- 13 July 2026
- Original description
The purpose of this study is to learn whether virtual Lifestyle medicine shared medical appointments (LMSMAs) can help people better manage their blood pressure and improve their overall health.Read full original descriptionShow less
A Scalable, Lifestyle Medicine Intervention for Hypertension Using Virtual Group Shared Medical Appointments
The purpose of this study is to learn whether virtual Lifestyle medicine shared medical appointments (LMSMAs) can help people better manage their blood pressure and improve their overall health.
Inclusion: Current diagnosis of hypertension (ICD codes I10.0-I14.0 billed within the last 5 years Essential HTN, Essential HTN, Primary HTN); Currently receives care at a UTPhysicians; Last seen by a PCP at Victory location within the last 1 year; Able to participate in a virtual format; Willingness to participate and engage in home blood pressure monitoring.
Exclusion: Unstable cardiovascular disease (recent Myocardial Infarction (MI), unstable angina, decompensated HF); Active cancer treatment; Severe cognitive impairment (unable to engage); Uncontrolled psychiatric illness (e.g., active psychosis); Resistant hypertension (requiring> 3 medications at maximum doses); Advanced Chronic kidney disease (CKD) (eGFR < 30) without nephrology co-management; Unable to participate in English class format; Unstable internet or lack of smartphone.