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Official title SMBP Study: Improving High Blood Pressure in Older Adults With Multiple Chronic Diseases
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06932029
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Nearly half of adults in the United States (47 percent, or 116 million) have hypertension, also known as high blood pressure (BP). Uncontrolled high BP can be devasting as it can lead to stroke, heart attack and kidney failure, as well as other numerous health conditions.
- Time commitment: about 12 months
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 65 and older
You may be able to join if
- The patient is at least 65 years of age
- Patient is seen at least once in clinic or healthcare system in the previous 12 months
- Patient has a six-month average (non-acute/maintenance) systolic blood pressure (SBP) \>= 145 mmHg, documented in the electronic medical record in...
- Patient has a baseline in-clinic visit systolic blood pressure (SBP) \>= 140 mmHg
- Patient plants to receive care from participating healthcare system for the next 24 months
You likely can't join if
- The patient is enrolled in hospice or has an active referral to hospice care
- The patient resides in a nursing home, in skilled nursing, rehabilitation facility, or memory care
- The patient is not capable of providing informed consent
- The patient is unable to communicate in English or Spanish
- The patient is in active chemotherapy or radiation treatment for cancer
- The patient is pregnant or has plans to become pregnant
See the full eligibility criteria
- The patient is at least 65 years of age
- Patient is seen at least once in clinic or healthcare system in the previous 12 months
- Patient has a six-month average (non-acute/maintenance) systolic blood pressure (SBP) \>= 145 mmHg, documented in the electronic medical record in last six months
- Patient has a baseline in-clinic visit systolic blood pressure (SBP) \>= 140 mmHg
- Patient plants to receive care from participating healthcare system for the next 24 months
- The patient is enrolled in hospice or has an active referral to hospice care
- The patient resides in a nursing home, in skilled nursing, rehabilitation facility, or memory care
- The patient is not capable of providing informed consent
- The patient is unable to communicate in English or Spanish
- The patient is in active chemotherapy or radiation treatment for cancer
- The patient is pregnant or has plans to become pregnant
- The patient is currently participating in another study focused on blood pressure
- The patient does not have a telephone
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Iowa City, Iowa, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 12 months per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 65 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Iowa City, Iowa, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.