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Side, Lap, Desk1, Desk2 for High Blood Pressure (ARMS Trial)

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Led By Tammy Brady, MD, PhD

Research Sponsored by Johns Hopkins University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up time of measurement up to 90 minutes

Awards & highlights

ARMS Trial 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.

ARMS Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ time of measurement up to 90 minutes

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~time of measurement up to 90 minutes

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and time of measurement up to 90 minutes for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

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

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Secondary outcome measures

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

+1 more

ARMS Trial Design

6Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Side, Lap, Desk1, Desk2Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

The order of arm positions for participants randomized to this arm will be: Side, Lap, Desk, Desk

Group II: Side, Desk1, Lap, Desk2Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

The order of arm positions for participants randomized to this arm will be: Side, Desk, Lap, Desk

Group III: Lap, Side, Desk1, Desk2Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

The order of arm positions for participants randomized to this arm will be: Lap, Side, Desk, Desk

Group IV: Lap, Desk1, Side, Desk2Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

The order of arm positions for participants randomized to this arm will be: Lap, Desk, Side, Desk

Group V: Desk1, Side, Lap, Desk2Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

The order of arm positions for participants randomized to this arm will be: Desk, Side, Lap, Desk

Group VI: Desk1, Lap, Side, Desk2Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

The order of arm positions for participants randomized to this arm will be: Desk, Lap, Side, Desk

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Vital StrategiesUNKNOWN

3 Previous Clinical Trials

418 Total Patients Enrolled

Johns Hopkins UniversityLead Sponsor

2,255 Previous Clinical Trials

14,819,787 Total Patients Enrolled

Tammy Brady, MD, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorJohns Hopkins University

2 Previous Clinical Trials

224 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Position of arm while taking blood pressure measurement Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05372328 — N/A

High Blood Pressure Research Study Groups: Side, Lap, Desk1, Desk2, Side, Desk1, Lap, Desk2, Desk1, Lap, Side, Desk2, Desk1, Side, Lap, Desk2, Lap, Desk1, Side, Desk2, Lap, Side, Desk1, Desk2

High Blood Pressure Clinical Trial 2023: Position of arm while taking blood pressure measurement Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05372328 — N/A

Position of arm while taking blood pressure measurement 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05372328 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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."

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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)."

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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."

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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."

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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."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

ARMS: The Arm Rest and Support Study

2022. "ARMS: The Arm Rest and Support Study". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05372328.