Effectiveness and Adoption of the TelTex4BP Intervention Among Adults With Hypertension in Nepal (TelTex4BP)
Hypertension, Medication Adherence, Blood Pressure

About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Hypertension focused on measuring Mobile Intervention, Blood Pressure Control, Hypertension, Randomized Controlled Trial
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Clinical diagnosis of hypertension Currently receiving/prescribed blood pressure-lowering medication for more than three month With uncontrolled blood pressure (>140/90mm of Hg) Should have access to a mobile phone Able to read text messages ( by themselves/with the help of family) Exclusion Criteria: Diagnosed with myocardial infarction, stroke, and kidney failure Severe mental illness, cognitive impairment Pregnant women or in the postpartum period
Sites / Locations
- Central Department of Public Health
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Intervention arm
Control arm
Hypertensive patients with uncontrolled BP in the intervention group will receive mobile phone text messages in the Nepali language and accept the phone call from the trained research nurse on their given mobile. They will also get the opportunity to ask questions and clarification during the phone call. However, text messaging would be only one way.
The control arm will receive the usual routine maintenance. In Nepal, hypertensive patients usually receive a prescription of antihypertensive medicine and advise for follow-up as the standard care. In addition, a pamphlet containing information about hypertension and required behavior modifications will be provided to all study participants, including the control arm.