New web tool helps rural doctors spot high blood pressure in kids

NCT ID NCT05126082

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: HealthPartners Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This completed study tested a web-based tool called PedsBP CDS that helps doctors identify and manage high blood pressure in children aged 6-17. The tool was used in 45 primary care clinics across three rural states, involving over 41,000 youth. The goal was to see if the tool improves blood pressure rechecking and diagnosis rates compared to usual care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: PedsBP CDS (a web-based clinical decision support tool)
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could help more children with high blood pressure get properly diagnosed and managed, especially in rural areas with limited specialist access.
What could go wrong: This is a completed implementation study, not a treatment trial. The tool's effectiveness may vary across different health systems, and it does not directly lower blood pressure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder hypertensive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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HYPERTENSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Essentia Health

Duluth, Minnesota, 55805, United States

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