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Improving Hypertension Control in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a autoimmune disease associated with an increased risk of developing coronary artery disease (CAD) and premature death,. Traditional CAD risk factors like hypertension (HTN) are both very common and poorly controlled among RA patients. Patients with RA face significant challenges in controlling HTN. The goal of this project is to identify barriers to HTN care in patients with RA to reduce CAD events.

ClinicalTrials.gov IDNCT05760898

PhaseNA

Enrollment25

SponsorDuke University

Age18 Years

SexALL

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Conditions studied

Hypertension, Rheumatoid Arthritis

About this study

Interventions

Behavioral: Blood pressure intervention arm — The intervention will focus on empowering patients to actively participate in their HTN care, facilitating patient-provider communication, and creating a cohesive care team to close the coordination loop for HTN management. This pilot intervention will help achieve these goals by providing participants with home blood pressure monitors and teaching, improving patient-provider communication regarding blood pressure and RA management, and initiating care coordination between rheumatology and primary care providers.

Primary outcomes

Intervention feasibility as measured by participant accrual rates (6 months)
Intervention feasibility as measured by participant retention (6 months)
Intervention feasibility as measured by adherence to blood pressure monitoring (6 months)
Intervention feasibility as measured by adherence to survey reporting (6 months)
Intervention feasibility as measured by sample characteristics (6 months)
Intervention feasibility as measured by use of resources (6 months)
Intervention feasibility as measured by sustainability of data collection procedures (6 months)
Intervention acceptability as measured by qualitative interviews (6 months)

Eligibility information

Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years old or older * Uncontrolled hypertension * History of rheumatoid arthritis * Receive both primary care and rheumatology care from Duke Health System Exclusion Criteria: * Age less than 18 years old * Healthy volunteers without rheumatoid arthritis and hypertension * Do not receive both primary care and rheumatology care from Duke Health System * Cognitive impairment with lack the capacity to consent to study participation * Pregnant women * Prisoners

Study locations

Duke Health System, Durham, North Carolina 27710 United States

Before you participate: Varda Clinical is an independent discovery tool, not the study sponsor or a medical provider. Eligibility can only be determined by the official study team. Discuss potential risks and benefits with a qualified healthcare professional.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov. Record last refreshed by Varda Clinical: 2026-09-27.