Blood Pressure Control study: ACT-BP Intervention
Official title Evaluating Whether Treating Elevated Blood Pressure in the Inpatient Setting Impacts Patient Outcomes
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07208669
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to find out whether a unit‑based program (ACT‑BP) can reduce the addition of new blood‑pressure drugs for patients who have high blood pressure but no symptoms while in the hospital.
- Who it's for
- Patients admitted to U.S. hospitals who have an elevated blood pressure reading but no symptoms.
- What's involved
- Participants will stay in their usual hospital unit where the ACT‑BP intervention may be applied. The study will track whether doctors add new blood‑pressure medication and monitor patient outcomes.
- Time commitment
- The study follows patients for the duration of their hospital stay, with no extra visits required after discharge.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- At the unit level: Medical units that do not typically care for patients requiring step-down care.
You likely can't join if
- Patients less than 18
- Patients experiencing hypertensive emergencies or cardiac symptoms
- Patients with active cardiovascular events, such as
- Stroke
- Non-ST-elevation
- Myocardial infarction
See the full eligibility criteria
- At the unit level: Medical units that do not typically care for patients requiring step-down care.
- Patients less than 18
- Patients experiencing hypertensive emergencies or cardiac symptoms
- Patients with active cardiovascular events, such as
- Stroke
- Non-ST-elevation
- Myocardial infarction
- End-stage renal disease
- Patients on dialysis
- Those with acute decompensated heart failure 3\. Patients on the unit for more than 10 days 4\. Patients transferred in after being in the intensive care unit (ICU) 5\. Pregnant and post-partum women 6\.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Cleveland, Ohio, United States
- Mayfield Heights, Ohio, United States
Compensation & support
A stipend or payment for your time may be offered.
No amount is published here because ClinicalTrials.gov has no reliable field for payment or travel support. Ask the study team what's actually covered (payment for your time, travel, parking, or other study costs), and never join a trial for the compensation alone.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team, so confirm the details with them.
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, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Cleveland, Ohio, United States; Mayfield Heights, Ohio, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
Explore other conditions
BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool that is independent of the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov. The study team decides eligibility, and your own doctor gives medical advice.