Home BP checks could spot teen hypertension more easily

NCT ID NCT05552547

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at whether home blood pressure monitoring can reliably diagnose high blood pressure in African American teenagers, who are at higher risk. Researchers will compare home readings to the gold standard 24-hour ambulatory monitoring in 750 teens. The goal is to find a simpler, more accurate way to catch high blood pressure early.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Home Blood Pressure Machine
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a simpler, more convenient way to diagnose high blood pressure in teens, especially in high-risk groups.
What could go wrong: This is an early diagnostic study, not a treatment trial. The home method may not match the accuracy of 24-hour monitoring, and results may not apply to other groups.

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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.

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

Contacts and locations

Locations

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
RECRUITING

Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States

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