Nighttime blood pressure mystery: researchers track hidden heart risk

NCT ID NCT03598894

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at people with high blood pressure whose levels don't drop normally during sleep, a condition linked to worse health outcomes. Researchers will use wearable devices and smartphone apps to monitor blood pressure patterns over 24 hours. The goal is to understand how stable this 'non-dipping' pattern is and what biological rhythms might be involved.

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 help doctors better understand and identify a risky form of high blood pressure that doesn't drop at night, potentially leading to more personalized treatment.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It aims to gather data, not test a cure or therapy, so direct patient benefits are not guaranteed.

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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.

HYPERTENSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics (ITMAT), University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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