What is this research about?

High blood pressure is a serious disease that affects almost half of adults in the United States. People that have high blood pressure usually need treatment to keep their blood pressure controlled and prevent heart disease and stroke. However, more than half of people with high blood pressure do not have their blood pressure under control. Non-Hispanic Black people have lower rates of blood pressure control than other groups, and patients and other stakeholders need information on how to provide care in a way to reduce these differences. This study is comparing two ways to improve care for non-Hispanic Black patients with high blood pressure. The first way provides care to patients electronically through phone and video visits. A care team, including a pharmacist and community health worker, will help give advice, reminders and education to patients. The second way is in person, at a doctor’s office, the way someone might normally seek care.  

Who can this research help?

This research will help patients, families, doctors and health systems make better decisions about how to manage high blood pressure in Black patients. This study will provide information on which intervention is more effective for controlling blood pressure and the best way to implement the intervention in primary care practices.