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Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Methods for High Blood Pressure (CHANGE-BP Trial)

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Led By Aaron Shoenkerman, MD
Research Sponsored by Aktiia SA
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Age 21-80 years old
Fluent in written and spoken English as the technology is currently only available in English
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 6-months
Awards & highlights

CHANGE-BP Trial Summary

This trial compares 2 methods of BP monitoring over 6 months to see which is more effective.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 21-80 with high blood pressure, who are patients of Providence Health, own a smartphone with data plan, and can attend two in-person visits. They must not have severe kidney disease, certain heart conditions or be on specific treatments that affect blood pressure.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The CHANGE-BP study compares continual monitoring using the Aktiia cuffless BP system and app against routine home monitoring with a standard arm cuff. The goal is to see which method better manages high blood pressure over six months.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include discomfort from wearing the devices or skin irritation due to materials like silicone in the Aktiia bracelet. However, these devices are generally considered safe and non-invasive.

CHANGE-BP Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 21 and 80 years old.
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I am fluent in both written and spoken English.
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I am willing to go to 2 in-person study visits.

CHANGE-BP Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~6-months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 6-months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in blood pressure
Secondary outcome measures
Participant compliance
Participant engagement
Participant perception
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CHANGE-BP Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Continuous Blood Pressure Monitoring (CBPM)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will wear the Aktiia Bracelet for 6-months and potentially receive blood pressure medication titrations during the 6-month period.
Group II: Home Blood Pressure Monitoring (HBPM)Active Control1 Intervention
Participants will receive an upper arm cuff and standard hypertension care from their primary care physician.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Aktiia SALead Sponsor
7 Previous Clinical Trials
5,584 Total Patients Enrolled
Aaron Shoenkerman, MDPrincipal InvestigatorProvidence Health & Services

Media Library

Continual Blood Pressure Monitoring (CBPM) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05746117 — N/A
High Blood Pressure Research Study Groups: Continuous Blood Pressure Monitoring (CBPM), Home Blood Pressure Monitoring (HBPM)
High Blood Pressure Clinical Trial 2023: Continual Blood Pressure Monitoring (CBPM) Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05746117 — N/A
Continual Blood Pressure Monitoring (CBPM) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05746117 — N/A
High Blood Pressure Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT05746117 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are those above the age of forty capable of participating in this research endeavor?

"The eligibility criteria for this medical study restricts the age of participants to between 21 and 80 years old. By comparison, those under 18 have 53 trials available while there are 664 options for seniors over 65."

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What criteria must be met for a participant to qualify for this trial?

"This clinical trial has set parameters of acceptable enrolment; patients must have hypertension, fall within the 21 to 80 age range, and number around 500."

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Is this experiment currently enrolling participants?

"This clinical trial, which was first advertised on March 15th 2023 and last updated on February 17th 2023, is not currently looking for new participants. However, the portals hosted by clinicaltrials.gov list 741 other medical studies that are actively recruiting patients at this moment in time."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Texas
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
3+

Why did patients apply to this trial?

I am on 3 different medications to lower blood pressure. The pressure is erratic depending on time of day it is measured. Ranges from 110/45 to 154/75. Interested in the Aktiia device to try to determine a pattern based on diet and/or lifestyle.
PatientReceived no prior treatments
~333 spots leftby May 2026