Blood pressure trial aims to keep Seniors' minds sharp

NCT ID NCT05106036

Recruiting now Prevention Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether helping doctors manage high blood pressure more aggressively can prevent cognitive decline and dementia in adults aged 70 and older. Researchers will use a smartphone app and a clinical decision support tool to guide treatment. 4,000 participants will be followed to see if better blood pressure control reduces memory problems over time.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Clinical decision support tool and team-based care for blood pressure management
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that lowering blood pressure in older adults helps prevent memory loss and dementia.
What could go wrong: This is a pragmatic trial testing a care approach, not a new drug. Results may vary by clinic and patient adherence, and cognitive benefits may be modest or absent.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cognitive Dysfunction hypertensive disorder dementia prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BLOOD PRESSURE COGNITIVE DECLINE HYPERTENSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

UT Southwestern Medical Center
RECRUITING

Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States

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