Telemedicine for Controlling High Blood Pressure
Can TElemedicine System Replace Doctor Consultations to Achieve Non-inferior Blood Pressure in Patients With Controlled Hypertension
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Hypertension
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 80
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 364 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults with high blood pressure who are already managing their condition with medication. Participants will use a telemedicine system to help monitor their blood pressure and may have fewer in-person visits with their doctor.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have been diagnosed with high blood pressure.
- I am taking medication for high blood pressure.
- My blood pressure is well-controlled outside of the doctor's office.
- I can read basic Chinese.
- I have used a mobile app in the past year.
- I am between 18 and 80 years old.
You may not be able to join if
- I cannot provide informed consent.
- I do not want to measure my blood pressure at home.
- I have certain health issues that prevent me from using blood pressure monitoring.
- I have a severe mental illness that affects my ability to use the system.
- I have other serious health conditions that need regular check-ups.
- I am not expected to live for more than one year.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether patients assigned to the telemedicine (HealthCap) group demonstrate non-inferior blood pressure (BP) control compared to patients in the usual care group at 12 months. The main question it aims to answer is:
* Do participants in telemedicine group have non-inferior daytime ambulatory blood pressure readings at 12-month, compared to usual care…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* (i) having a diagnosis of essential HT;
* (ii) on anti-HT medications;
* (iii) well-controlled HT on out-of-office BP measurements, including HBPM or ambulatory blood pressure measurements (ABPM) (measurement algorithm and details under methods). ABPM or HBPM are preferred to …
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