Get Involved!
- Have you received care at UW Health or Aurora Health Care?
- Do you live in the Madison or Milwaukee, Wisconsin areas?
- Are you 18 to 39 years old?
- Have you been told that you have high blood pressure?
- Do you have difficulty lowering your blood pressure?
IF YES‚ we would like to work with you!!
Questions you may have…
What is MyHEART?
MyHEART is a high blood pressure research program that is studying how to help young adults lower their blood pressure.
What do I need to do in this study?
We will ask everyone to participate in 6 research visits over 1 year to measure blood pressure, weight, and height, and complete surveys.
Some participants will be asked to check their blood pressure at home and talk with a health coach by phone.
NO BLOOD DRAWS!
Will I be paid during this study?
You will be paid the day of each study visit. You will receive a total of $170 if you come to all of the visits.
Tips for Getting Started…
Where will the study take place?
The research visits will be at UW Hospital & Clinics in Madison, Wisconsin and at the Aurora Outpatient Health Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
What if I change my mind?
You can stop participating in this research program at any time.
Researchers
Heather Johnson
UW School of Medicine & Public Health
608-262-2075
Lisa Sullivan-Vedder
Aurora Health Care
How can I get started or ask additional questions?
Please contact us!
If in the Madison, WI area: 608-261-1880 or
If in the Milwaukee, WI area: 414-219-4873 or