Nighttime blood pressure pattern may reveal hidden heart risks

NCT ID NCT07200856

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Assiut University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether the natural drop in blood pressure during sleep (called 'dipping') is linked to changes in the heart's electrical activity in people with high blood pressure. Researchers will monitor 140 adults using a 24-hour blood pressure device and compare those whose blood pressure dips enough at night to those whose does not. The goal is to see if a lack of nighttime dipping is tied to higher risk for dangerous heart rhythms, which could help doctors better assess heart risk in the future.

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 study could help doctors better identify hypertensive patients at higher risk for heart problems based on their nighttime blood pressure patterns.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly change patient care, and results may not apply to all patient groups.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

circadian rhythm sleep disorder essential hypertension hypertensive disorder

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

BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING, AMBULATORY CIRCADIAN RHYTHM ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY HYPERTENSION VENTRICULAR FUNCTION

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