Home BP checks may replace 24-Hour monitors for kids

NCT ID NCT05297708

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether home blood pressure readings can correctly identify different types of high blood pressure (like masked or white coat hypertension) in children aged 6 to 18. Researchers will compare home measurements to 24-hour ambulatory monitors in 52 kids referred for elevated blood pressure. The goal is to see if home monitoring is accurate enough to use in routine care.

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 show that home blood pressure monitoring is a reliable alternative to 24-hour monitors for diagnosing hypertension in children, simplifying care.
What could go wrong: This is a small observational study (52 participants) that only measures accuracy, not treatment outcomes. Results may not apply to all children or lead to immediate changes in practice.

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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.

ELEVATED BLOOD PRESSURE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Cincinnati Children's Hospital
RECRUITING

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States

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