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Smartwatch blood pressure checks put to the test against hospital standards

NCT ID NCT07719660

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Technische Universität Dresden Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This trial tests whether wearable devices like smartwatches can measure blood pressure as accurately as standard arm cuffs or invasive arterial lines. Hospitalized patients will wear multiple devices using light-based (PPG) and wrist-cuff methods, with readings compared to clinical references over three days. The goal is to see if these convenient wearables could be trusted for routine blood pressure monitoring.

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 these wearables prove accurate, they could offer a convenient way to track blood pressure continuously without bulky cuffs.
What could go wrong
This is an early comparison study in a hospital setting; real-world accuracy may differ, and the devices may not work well for all patients.

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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.

BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING CUFF HYPERTENSION PHOTOPLETHYSMOGRAPHY WEARABLE DEVICES

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Careggi University Hospital

    Florence, FI, 50134, Italy

  • University Hospital Dresden

    Dresden, Saxony, 01307, Germany

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