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Chatbot could put blood pressure control in Patients' hands

NCT ID NCT06845007

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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

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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

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Participants

24 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2025

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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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

18 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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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

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CUF

    Lisbon, Lisbon District, 1000, Portugal

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