High Blood Pressure study: Home Blood Pressure Machine
Official title Home BP Monitoring
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05552547
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether home blood pressure measurements can identify high blood pressure in teens as well as the 24‑hour monitor.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you are a teen with high blood pressure, especially if you are African American.
- What's involved
- You will use a home blood pressure cuff at home and wear a 24‑hour monitor for one day. You may also take a short phone interview about your experience.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts a few weeks and includes a few clinic visits and one phone call.
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Who can take part
Ages 13 to 18. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Self-identify or identified by a parent as African-American or of partly African American ancestry
You likely can't join if
- Prior hypertension diagnosis
- Prescribed BP medication
- History of congenital heart disease
- History of solid organ transplant
- Prescribed and using stimulants and other medications on a regular basis known to raise blood pressure such as testosterone and nicotine replacement
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 13 years to 18 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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