Digital health coaching and remote monitoring tested for blood pressure control
NCT ID NCT05394766
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
High blood pressure affects nearly half of Americans, but only half have it under control. This study tested whether a digital program—including personalized health coaching and a connected blood pressure cuff used via smartphone or website—could improve blood pressure control compared to usual care. The trial enrolled 318 adults with hypertension from Stanford Primary Care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- digital health program (remote monitoring and health coaching)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a scalable, convenient way for people with high blood pressure to better manage their condition at home.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed pragmatic trial, but results may not apply to non-English speakers or those without smartphone/internet access. The program is an add-on, not a replacement for medication.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Stanford University
Redwood City, California, 94063, United States
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