Massive school screening aims to fix blood pressure norms for south african kids
NCT ID NCT05982847
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will screen blood pressure in over 22,000 children aged 5-18 across South Africa. The goal is to create the country's first reference charts for normal blood pressure, since current charts are based on US and European data. This will help doctors correctly diagnose and manage high blood pressure in South African youth.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to accurate blood pressure charts for South African children, reducing misdiagnosis and improving hypertension management.
What could go wrong
This is an observational screening study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly change health outcomes, and developing guidelines takes time.
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Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART), North-West University
RECRUITINGPotchefstroom, North West, 2531, South Africa
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Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
RECRUITINGPort Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
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Red Cross War Memorial Children Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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South African Medical Research Council
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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University of Cape Town
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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University of KwaZulu-Natal
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGDurban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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University of Limpopo
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGPolokwane, Limpopo, South Africa
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University of Zurich
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGZurich, Switzerland
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University of the Free State
RECRUITINGBloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
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University of the Witwatersrand
RECRUITINGJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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Walter Sisulu University
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGMthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa
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