Cuffless wrist gadget aims to simplify blood pressure checks

NCT ID NCT04027777

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: Aktiia SA Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing a wrist-worn device that uses light to measure blood pressure without a traditional arm cuff. Researchers will compare its readings to standard blood pressure measurements in 355 adults over four weeks. The goal is to see if this optical method is accurate enough for everyday use.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Aktiia optical blood pressure monitoring (OBPM) device
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a convenient, cuffless way to monitor blood pressure continuously at home.
What could go wrong: This is an early validation study, not a treatment trial. The device may not be as accurate as standard methods, and results may not apply to people with certain health conditions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hypertensive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BLOOD PRESSURE

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Lausanne Hospitals
RECRUITING

Lausanne, 1011, Switzerland

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