Could a better blood pressure reading save kidneys?
NCT ID NCT05163158
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tested whether using central blood pressure (measured near the heart) instead of the usual arm cuff leads to better outcomes in 116 people with advanced chronic kidney disease. Participants were randomly assigned to either a central BP target or a standard arm BP target, both aiming for under 130 mmHg. The goal was to see if this approach is feasible and reduces artery stiffness after 12 months.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Central blood pressure measurement
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that using central blood pressure readings leads to better blood pressure management and fewer heart and kidney complications in advanced kidney disease patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study focused on feasibility, not on proving clinical benefits. The results may not confirm that central BP targeting is better than standard care, and larger trials are needed.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur de Montréal
Montreal, Quebec, H4J1C5, Canada
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