BLOOD PRESSURE

This study tested whether taking dietary nitrate (found in beets) together with vitamin C can lower blood pressure and improve blood vessel health in overweight adults aged 50-75. Fifteen participants were given either the combination, nitrate alone, or a placebo. The goal was to…

This study tested a program called PARITY that gives pregnant Black women community-based doula support, resources, and a mobile app with positive messages and wellness tips. The goal was to see if the program is practical and helpful for managing blood pressure. About 60 women t…

This study tested a program co-created with Cherokee community members to reduce heart disease risk. 42 Cherokee adults participated in activities focused on community connection and historical knowledge. The main goal was to lower blood pressure and weight. The study also measur…

This study gave 580 Native American adults and children in the Osage Nation a weekly box of fresh produce along with healthy recipes and cooking materials. The goal was to see if this program could improve diet, lower blood pressure, and reduce health risks like obesity and food …

This study tested a nurse-led phone program to help 500 recent stroke patients in Ghana control their blood pressure. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for another stroke. The program used mobile health technology and regular nurse calls to support patients in managing t…

This study tested whether taking a magnesium supplement (480 mg daily for 12 weeks) could lower blood pressure in adults with untreated high blood pressure. 59 participants were randomly assigned to receive either magnesium or a placebo. The goal was to see if magnesium could hel…

This study tested a new way to treat high blood pressure without pills. Doctors used focused ultrasound to modify fat around the kidney in 79 patients with mild hypertension who were not on medication. The goal was to see if this procedure could safely lower blood pressure compar…

This study tested whether a smartphone app could guide people with high blood pressure through daily breathing exercises to lower their blood pressure. 32 adults did 5 minutes of breathing training each day for 6 weeks. The goal was to see if the app worked as well as doing the e…

This study tested whether a smartphone app called LowSalt4Life helps people with high blood pressure eat less salt and lower their blood pressure. About 410 adults with high blood pressure used the app, with some getting extra reminders and tips. The goal was to see if the app ma…

This study looked at whether playing an active video game called the ExerCube three times a week for 8 weeks could improve fitness and blood pressure in healthy adults. 43 people took part, and researchers compared the game players to a group doing standard moderate exercise. The…

This study tested whether giving people a low-sodium salt substitute (where some sodium is replaced with potassium) through community health workers could lower blood pressure. About 618 adults in rural Bangladesh took part. The goal was to see if this simple dietary change could…

This study tested a new way to help people with high blood pressure take their medication as prescribed. The approach used a team of healthcare workers and electronic health records to support patients. Over 1,700 adults from 10 primary care clinics took part. The goal was to see…

This study looked at whether replacing traditional cooking fuels (like wood and kerosene) with solar power and LPG gas stoves can improve health in rural Rwanda. About 1,680 people from 650 households took part, including adults and children. Researchers measured blood pressure a…

This study tested a new way to manage high blood pressure in people living with HIV. Researchers worked with 30 health clinics in Nigeria to train staff in a task-sharing model, where nurses and community health workers help doctors provide care. The goal was to see if this appro…

This study tested a smartphone app called USeeBP to help African American adults with poorly controlled high blood pressure. 31 participants used the app alongside their usual care. The goal was to see if the app could help lower blood pressure readings.

This study tested how accurately a Samsung Galaxy smartwatch can measure blood pressure over time. Researchers compared the watch's readings to those from a standard medical device. The study involved 42 healthy volunteers to see if the watch could be a reliable tool for monitori…

This study tested whether a community-led healthy lifestyle program could lower blood pressure in families. Over 8,000 people from 80 villages in China took part. The program included education on healthy eating, low-salt diets, weight management, exercise, and blood pressure mon…

This study tested a year-long online program to help adults aged 40-70 who are at risk for heart disease become more active. Participants received a fitness tracker, online coaching, and educational sessions. The goal was to see if this approach could increase daily steps and hel…

This study tested a school-based program called "High Five!" to see if it could help prevent overweight and obesity in children aged 7 to 9. The program included six sessions on healthy eating, physical activity, screen time, sleep, and mental health, and also involved parents at…

This study looked at two easy breathing exercises—Liuzijue and box breathing—in 40 older adults who were immobile after a hip fracture. The goal was to see if these techniques could improve lung capacity and help control blood pressure over 4 weeks. Results may offer a safe, low-…

This study tested whether a 5-minute calming virtual reality (VR) experience can lower blood pressure and anxiety in adults whose blood pressure rises in a clinic setting (white coat hypertension). 79 participants had their blood pressure and anxiety measured before and after the…

This study looked at whether a technique called ischemic preconditioning (briefly restricting blood flow to the arm) can lower the heart's workload after resistance exercise in women aged 60 and older. Thirty physically active older women did two exercise sessions—one with the re…

This study looked at how experiencing social rejection based on race affects sleep and nighttime heart function. About 139 African American and Caucasian adults spent two nights in a sleep lab—one after a rejection task and one after a neutral task. Researchers measured how long …

This study looked at how spinal cord epidural stimulation affects bladder, bowel, and blood pressure control in 61 people with spinal cord injury. Researchers monitored participants in a lab and at home to understand autonomic dysreflexia and test stimulation as a therapy. The go…

This study tested a new technique called speckle plethysmography to see if it can measure blood pressure changes continuously using sensors on the fingers and toe. Forty healthy adults participated and underwent activities like slow breathing, math problems, and an ice bath to ch…

This study looked at 170 adults having thyroid surgery under general anesthesia to see if blood pressure differences between the upper and lower limbs change when a person is asleep versus awake. Researchers measured blood pressure before and during anesthesia to understand how t…

This study looked at whether a single high-salt meal affects blood pressure and blood vessel function differently in Black versus white adults. About 71 healthy people aged 19-40 ate both a high-salt and a low-salt tomato soup meal on separate days. Researchers measured blood pre…

This study tested a software that measures heart rate, breathing rate, and blood pressure just by analyzing a video of your face. 132 adults participated to see how accurate the software is compared to standard medical devices like ECG and blood pressure cuffs. The goal is to mak…

This study tested whether a finger-sensor device or a standard arm cuff gives blood pressure readings closer to the most accurate method (an artery catheter). 80 adults having low- to moderate-risk surgery took part. The goal was to see which non-invasive method is more reliable …

This study looked at 80 people having major abdominal cancer surgery, either with a small camera (laparoscopic) or a large cut (open). Doctors used a thin tube placed in the food pipe to measure heart function while patients were lying flat or tilted head-down. The goal was to se…

This study looked at whether 4 weeks of handgrip training lowers blood pressure differently in young men and women. 29 healthy adults did handgrip exercises and had their blood pressure, blood vessel health, and heart rate measured. The goal was to understand why handgrip trainin…

This study tested a wearable smart textile sensor system that can monitor heart signals, breathing, heart sounds, and movement. 334 healthy adults and people with high blood pressure or on dialysis wore the sensor alongside standard medical devices to see how well it worked. The …

This observational study looked at 300 critically ill adults in the ICU who were receiving medications to raise blood pressure. Researchers measured blood pressure at the upper arm and wrist to see how often a significant difference occurs and whether it relates to higher medicat…

This study looked at whether a single session of high-intensity interval training or a combination of sauna and cold bath can reduce blood pressure spikes during physical stress. Researchers tested 45 healthy adults aged 18-50. The goal was to better understand how these strategi…

This small study tested a type of talk therapy (RFCBT) that helps people break the cycle of repetitive negative thinking, called rumination. Researchers wanted to see if reducing rumination could also lower depressive symptoms and blood pressure in 9 low-income adults. The goal w…

This study tested whether teaching people who sleep less than 7 hours a night how to improve their sleep could lower their blood pressure while they sleep. 66 adults took part, with some getting sleep tips and others not. The main goal was to see if better sleep leads to healthie…

This study looked at 455 people who had a stroke and were treated with a procedure to remove a blood clot. Researchers compared two ways of measuring blood pressure in the first 24 hours after treatment: a continuous monitor versus a standard arm cuff. The goal was to see which m…

This study looked at how well blood pressure cuffs on the upper arm, forearm, thigh, and lower leg match the standard method of measuring blood pressure from an artery. Researchers studied 84 adults having surgery to see if readings from other body parts are reliable. The goal is…

This study tested a non-invasive finger device (CareTaker PDA) to see if it can accurately measure blood pressure continuously in children during surgery. 35 children who already needed an arterial line for their care wore the device for 30 minutes. The goal was to compare the de…

This study tested a new device called ViTrack that measures blood pressure continuously without needing a needle in the artery. Researchers compared it to the standard method in 30 patients having surgery or in the intensive care unit. The goal was to see if the noninvasive monit…

This study measured blood pressure and heart rate in 1,100 epilepsy patients immediately after a seizure and at several time points over the next hour. The goal was to understand how the body's vital signs change during the post-seizure stage. No treatment was given — it was pure…

This study looked at how losing sleep affects blood pressure and feelings of discrimination in 77 African American adults. Participants had their blood pressure and heart activity measured after social tasks. The goal was to understand how sleep and racial discrimination may toge…

This study observed 160 adults having planned brain surgery to see if raising blood pressure during the procedure makes surgeons need to do extra steps to stop bleeding. Researchers also checked if higher blood pressure led to more bleeding after surgery. The goal was to better u…

This study tested a new blood pressure monitor called ClearSight NextGen in 35 adults having surgery. The goal was to collect blood pressure data to help improve the device. Participants wore the new monitor along with standard monitors to compare readings.

This study checked if two types of wrist-worn blood pressure monitors (Aktiia and Healthstats BPro Evo) give the same readings as a standard arm cuff monitor worn for 24 hours. 48 adults of different ages and genders took part. The goal is to see if these wearable devices are rel…