Chatbot could put blood pressure control in Patients' hands
NCT ID NCT06845007
First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing a chatbot platform called PROMBot that lets people with hypertension report their blood pressure and other health information via text messages. The goal is to see if the chatbot is easy and enjoyable to use, and whether it can help patients stay engaged in their own care. Researchers will interview participants about their experiences and track how often they interact with the chatbot.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- A web-based chatbot platform for collecting patient-reported outcomes and providing medication reminders and healthy habit tips
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this chatbot could offer a simple, engaging way for people with hypertension to track their blood pressure and stay on top of their care, potentially improving follow-up and self-management.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study focused on user experience, not on health outcomes. The chatbot may not be widely adopted or may not lead to measurable improvements in blood pressure control.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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24 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2025
- Finished
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Jun 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
All study participants must have hypertension, live in Portugal and be followed by a doctor at the CUF hospital.
- Ages
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18 to 75 years
- 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: * Aged between 18 and 75 years old. * Diagnosed with hypertension, based on ICD-9 codes (401-401.9). * Independent in performing activities of daily living. * Ability to respond to SMS messages. Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. * Refusal to sign the informed consent form. * Diagnosis of cancer. * Mobility limitations that prevent engaging in physical activity. * Lack of a smartphone with internet access.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CUF
Lisbon, Lisbon District, 1000, Portugal
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