Telehome Monitoring for High Blood Pressure
(HTMTHM Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
High blood pressure or hypertension (HTN) is very common and can lead to serious health issues and even death. Medications and lifestyle changes can be used to treat HTN. During the Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic, a lot of the care provided by doctors has become virtual, meaning that patients can be assessed by a doctor over the phone or video call without needing to go to a clinic or hospital. Although this is convenient, a lot of people cannot get their blood pressure (BP) checked in a reliable way when they are at home. As a result, it is possible that their BPs are too high and that they are not getting the right medications or the right doses of medications to treat this. The Investigators are performing this study to see how patients are managing to check their BP's at home, during this time when a lot of the care is virtual. The Investigative team understands that many patients diagnosed with HTN don't have a home BP cuff, or might not know how to properly use it, or might not share the results with their doctors. In people who have high BP, we want to see if a special BP cuff and special monitoring program can help to get their BP's under better control, and to prevent negative effects related to HTN.
Is telehome monitoring for high blood pressure safe?
Research shows that remote blood pressure monitoring, including telehome methods, is generally safe for people. A study found that remote monitoring can be done effectively without face-to-face contact, and the main safety concern was related to cleaning equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic, not the remote monitoring itself.123
How is the Telehome Monitoring treatment for high blood pressure different from other treatments?
Telehome Monitoring is unique because it allows patients to monitor their blood pressure at home and send the data remotely to healthcare providers. This approach enables more frequent and accurate tracking of blood pressure, leading to better management and timely medical interventions compared to traditional in-office visits.45678
Who Is on the Research Team?
Hassan Mir, MD
Principal Investigator
Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for individuals with primary, essential high blood pressure who can speak English or French and have access to a phone and a cellular network at home. It's not for those managed at specialized clinics, planning extensive travel, pregnant women, residents in long-term care facilities, or those with cognitive impairments.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants receive a home monitoring device for blood pressure management and are monitored by a telehome nursing team. Medication titration occurs every 2 weeks if needed.
Control
Participants continue usual activities, receive educational materials, and track blood pressure at home.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for maintenance of blood pressure control effects after the intervention.
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Telehome Monitoring
Telehome Monitoring is already approved in United States, Canada, European Union for the following indications:
- Hypertension management
- Chronic disease management
- Hypertension management
- Cardiovascular care
- Hypertension management
- Chronic disease management
- Cardiovascular care
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation
Lead Sponsor