Polygenic Risk Score Implementation and Stratification for Managing Blood Pressure

NARecruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

300

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

August 1, 2025

Primary Completion Date

March 31, 2030

Study Completion Date

July 31, 2030

Conditions
HypertensionAtherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL

Regular Care

Educational brochures and lifestyle guidance on blood pressure control, medication adherence, physical activity, and healthy diet, provided at baseline only. No additional counseling or genetic risk disclosure will occur during the 12-month intervention period.

BEHAVIORAL

SBP PRS Dissemination

Participants receive individualized SBP PRS reports and structured genomic counseling sessions delivered by trained genetic counselors. Counseling addresses key constructs of the Health Belief Model, including perceived susceptibility, severity, and benefits of behavior change, with an emphasis on lifestyle modification and medication adherence.

Trial Locations (1)

35294

RECRUITING

University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham

All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

NIH

lead

University of Alabama at Birmingham

OTHER