Clinical Research Directory

Phase 1 Inclusion Criteria: 1. Registered on Research Goes Red; 2. Self-identified African American female ages 18-49; 3. current depression as measured by a score of ≥10 on the 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), 4. Have at least one of the following self or chart-recorded HTN risk factors: body mass index (BMI) greater ≥ 30, HbA1c \>5.75, at least one outpatient reading of systolic blood pressure (BP) ≥ 130 mm Hg or diastolic ≥90 mmHg, current smoker, or LDL ≥100 mg/dl in the last 12 months; 5. Are able to participate in study procedures. Phase 1 Exclusion Criteria: 1. Unwilling/unable to provide informed consent; 2. Pregnancy; 3. Imminent suicide risk, 4. A current diagnosis of hypertension or use of antihypertensive medications. Phase 2 Inclusion Criteria 1. Self-identified AA female ages 18-49; 2. Endorses either: a past or current history of depression, current depression as measured by a score of at least a 5 on the 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), or indicate feelings of stress or discrimination that impact their functioning 3. Have at least one of the following self or chart-recorded HTN risk factors: BMI greater ≥ 30,26 HbA1c \>5.75,27 at least one outpatient reading of systolic BP ≥ 130 mm Hg or diastolic ≥90 mmHg, current smoker, or LDL ≥100 mg/dl in the last 12 months; 4. Are able to participate in study procedures. Phase 2 Exclusion Criteria 1. Unwilling/unable to provide informed consent; 2. Pregnancy; 3. Imminent suicide risk, 4. A current diagnosis of HTN or use of antihypertensive medications.