Can a virtual blood pressure clinic keep your brain sharp?

NCT ID NCT05138601

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a virtual clinic where pharmacists monitor blood pressure, adjust medications, and provide telehealth support to older adults (65+) with high blood pressure. The goal is to see if better blood pressure control can also help prevent cognitive decline. About 1,000 participants will use home monitors and a smartphone app to track their numbers over 24 months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: virtual collaborative care clinic (home blood pressure monitoring, telehealth, medication management by pharmacists)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer an effective way to manage high blood pressure remotely, potentially reducing the risk of cognitive decline in older adults.
What could go wrong: This is a phase II pragmatic trial, so results are still preliminary. The approach may not work for everyone, and long-term benefits for cognition are not yet proven.

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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

University of Kansas Health System

Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States
University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States

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