Plain-English translation of NCT05416372 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
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This trial is testing a program that trains Christian and Muslim religious leaders to help their communities understand and manage high blood pressure. The program includes educational sessions for leaders, ongoing mentorship, and community blood pressure screenings organized by those leaders in partnership with local health clinics. The goal is to see whether this approach can reduce blood pressure across entire communities in northwestern Tanzania.
High blood pressure is a major health problem in Tanzania, but many people don't have easy access to education or screening. This trial explores whether involving trusted community leaders—like religious teachers—can make it easier for people to learn about their blood pressure and get the care they need.
If you're in the treatment group, your community's religious leaders will offer blood pressure education sessions and organize free screening events at local health centers. If you're in the comparison group, your local health center will receive extra training and supplies to manage blood pressure care. Either way, you may be asked to have your blood pressure checked and to participate in community health activities over the course of the study.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 8, 2026 · Not medical advice
Tanzania
Sponsor
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Collaborators
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Enrollment target
~16,046 participants
Started
June 2022
Primary completion
July 2025
Age range
35 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in July 2026.