NCT05760898NARecruiting
Improving Hypertension Control in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Duke University
Start Date
1/16/2026
Completion Date
12/31/2026
Summary
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.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 18 years to No maximum
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
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL
Blood pressure intervention arm
Conditions
HypertensionRheumatoid Arthritis
Locations
Duke Health System
Durham, North Carolina 27710
United States