Massive study reveals gaps in blood pressure care across brazil
NCT ID NCT07361276
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study will analyze health records from 15,000 adults with high blood pressure in Brazil's public primary care system. Researchers want to see how often patients with uncontrolled blood pressure get their treatment adjusted. The goal is to understand patterns of care and identify where improvements are needed.
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 study could reveal gaps in hypertension care and help improve treatment guidelines for better blood pressure control.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study using existing data, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to other countries or healthcare systems.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 15,000 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2026
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Adults registered in the e-SUS PEC system who had encounters with primary healthcare services within the study period and had blood pressure measurements recorded. We will assess data from the entire population of approximately 05 muncipalities (comprising between 100.000 and 250.000 inhabitants). The municipalities will be seleceted from a pre-screened list of 20 cities located within all Brazilian regions.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥18 years at the time of Hypertension diagnosis * Hypertension diagnosis as retrieved from registered ICD codes or CIAP Codes (primary care codes) in the EMR , OR At least two blood pressure measurements ≥140/90 mmHg during the study period. The blood measurements should be consecutive and obtained within a 30 days period. * Continuous follow-up in the same municipality for at least 6 months after index measurement. * Availability of structured EMR data including clinical encounters, diagnoses, and prescriptions Exclusion Criteria: \- Patients with incomplete data or not traceable in the registration systems
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
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The places running it
1 site. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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A doctor treating you
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Research Site
RECRUITINGFlorianópolis, Brazil
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