Can you check blood pressure on the leg? new study says maybe.
NCT ID NCT07078045
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tested how well blood pressure cuffs work on the upper arm, forearm, thigh, and lower leg compared to a standard arterial line. Researchers measured 84 adults during planned surgery. The goal was to see if other sites give accurate readings when the upper arm can't be used.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors use blood pressure cuffs on other body parts when the upper arm is not available, making monitoring easier.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study in surgery patients, so results may not apply to everyone. It does not test a treatment or change care directly.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf
Hamburg, Germany, Germany
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