Can your smartwatch really track blood pressure? new study puts wearables to the test

NCT ID NCT06610448

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Stephen Juraschek Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares three new wearable blood pressure monitors (ABPMPro, Aktiia, and Spacelabs) to see how well they measure blood pressure and physical activity. One hundred adults with normal or high blood pressure will wear the devices for 48 hours. The goal is to find out if these newer, more convenient devices are as accurate as standard monitors.

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 identify which wearable blood pressure monitors are accurate enough for everyday use, potentially improving how people track their blood pressure at home.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage comparison study, not a treatment trial. The devices may not prove accurate enough for clinical use, and results may not apply to all populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

essential hypertension hypertensive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CONTROLLED HYPERTENSION NORMAL BLOOD PRESSURE UNCONTROLLED HYPERTENSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
RECRUITING

Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

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