N/A
Completed N=28
Ambulatory vs Office BP Management Usual Care for Diagnosing and Managing Hypertension: A Pilot Study
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02121041 ↗Enrolled (actual)
28
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Dec 2016
Primary outcomePrimary: 24 Hour Blood Pressure Average at the End of 4 Month Participation. — 134; 132 mm Hg
Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of ambulatory blood pressure monitoring to usual care (blood pressure measurement in the office) in diagnosing and managing hypertension.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY 24 Hour Blood Pressure Average at the End of 4 Month Participation. |
134; 132 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Age ≥ 30 years and ≤ 65 years
- Most recent (within 14 days) clinic systolic BP 126-150 mm Hg
- Able/willing to wear a BP monitor for 24 hours on multiple occasions
- Able/willing to take daily anti-hypertensive medication if indicated
- Able to read and speak English
Exclusion Criteria
- Pregnant or trying to become pregnant
- Known heart disease
- History of persistent atrial fibrillation
- Currently taking antihypertensive medication
- Currently taking Simvastatin > 20mg daily
- Clinician recommends against participation
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02121041). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.