Can checking blood pressure at home help kidney transplant patients?

NCT ID NCT04364126

Terminated Disease control Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether kidney transplant recipients with high blood pressure could better control their condition by monitoring their blood pressure at home, compared to standard clinic visits. The trial planned to enroll many participants but was stopped early after only 21 people joined. The goal was to see if home monitoring leads to lower blood pressure and better treatment satisfaction.

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 monitoring device
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could help kidney transplant patients manage their blood pressure more effectively at home, potentially reducing heart risks.
What could go wrong: The trial was terminated early with only 21 participants, so results are limited and may not apply broadly. Home monitoring may not improve outcomes for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder hypertensive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES HYPERTENSION KIDNEY TRANSPLANT; COMPLICATIONS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet

Oslo, Norway

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