Mobile health application for self-management of hypertensive patient in Udupi district: A community study

Effectiveness of an mHealth application on remote monitoring and self-management of persons with hypertension in a coastal taluk of Udupi district: A Community Based Cluster Randomised Trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2022/03/041544

Enrollment

236

Registered

2022-03-31

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2022-04-04

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: I10- Essential (primary) hypertension

Interventions

Intervention1: Educational Intervention: mHealth App will be installed in patients mobile and will be psycho educated about the procedure and application. In view of any difficulty physically experien

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. In the age group of 18-60 years, both males and females 2. Have been residing in the area for more than one year 3. Diagnosed with primary hypertension and on medical management (ICD 10 code: I10) for the last 5 years 4. Be literate and able to access smartphone based app and understand health messages in English or Kannada

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Undergoing any other structured behaviour change intervention 2. Persons who are dependent for self-care

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Knowledge about hypertension, its risk factors and self-care managementTimepoint: 6 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Change in blood pressure levels 2. Compliance with medication 3. Remote monitoring by care providersTimepoint: 6 months	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr B Reshmi

Manipal Academy of Higher Education

reshmi.b@manipal.edu9880530701

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 19, 2026