Treatment for High Blood Pressure

Phase-Based Progress Estimates
1
Effectiveness
1
Safety
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MDHigh Blood Pressure
Eligibility
18 - 80
All Sexes
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Study Summary

This trial is testing whether or not an unsupported and poorly positioned arm leads to higher blood pressure readings. The trial also aims to see if this effect differs based on characteristics like age and hypertension.

Treatment Effectiveness

Study Objectives

4 Primary · 4 Secondary · Reporting Duration: Time of measurement up to 90 minutes

Time of measurement up to 90 minutes
Difference in blood pressure based on age
Difference in blood pressure based on arm length to cuff width ratio
Difference in blood pressure based on hypertension status
Difference in blood pressure based on regular healthcare visits
Difference in diastolic blood pressure in side vs desk 1 arm position
Difference in systolic blood pressure in lap1 vs desk arm position
Difference of diastolic differences
Difference of systolic and diastolic differences

Trial Safety

Trial Design

0 Treatment Group

120 Total Participants · 0 Treatment Group

Primary Treatment: Treatment · No Placebo Group · N/A

Trial Logistics

Trial Timeline

Screening: ~3 weeks
Treatment: Varies
Reporting: time of measurement up to 90 minutes

Who is running the clinical trial?

Vital StrategiesOTHER
3 Previous Clinical Trials
430 Total Patients Enrolled
Johns Hopkins UniversityLead Sponsor
2,092 Previous Clinical Trials
31,769,180 Total Patients Enrolled
Tammy Brady, MD, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorJohns Hopkins University
2 Previous Clinical Trials
236 Total Patients Enrolled

Eligibility Criteria

Age 18 - 80 · All Participants · 1 Total Inclusion Criteria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I meet the prerequisites to join this medical experiment?

"This clinical trial requires 120 hypertensive patients aged between 18 and 80. In order to be eligible, applicants must fulfill the minimum age requirement of 18 years old." - Anonymous Online Contributor

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What objectives are researchers hoping to accomplish with this experiment?

"This trial seeks to observe diastolic variations over a 90-minute period. Secondary objectives involve determining the blood pressure difference depending on hypertension status, age group (over 60 or below), and frequency of healthcare visits (>1 year vs. ≤ 1 year)." - Anonymous Online Contributor

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How many participants are included in this research endeavor?

"Affirmative, the information on clinicaltrials.gov reveals that this trial is actively recruiting volunteers. It was initially created and posted on August 9th 2022 with an update taking place 14 days later. In total, 120 individuals need to be enrolled from one centre." - Anonymous Online Contributor

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Does this scientific investigation have an open enrollment period?

"Indeed, according to clinicaltrials.gov the trial is currently in recruitment mode; it was initially posted on August 9th 2022 and last updated on the 23rd of that same month. In total, 120 participants will be sourced from one site for this experiment." - Anonymous Online Contributor

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Is this investigation open to participants aged 80 or younger?

"To be eligible for this medical trial, applicants must fall within the 18 to 80 age range. Additionally, there are 54 trials tailored towards those under 18 and 661 for patients 65 or older." - Anonymous Online Contributor

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