Improving care for patients with resistant hypertension using electronic health records
Implementation Science to Improve Cardiovascular Health: Leveraging EHR Systems to Advance Care of Resistant Hypertension
This study is looking to help people with stubborn high blood pressure by using technology to better understand who really has resistant hypertension and who might just need a different approach, so doctors can give the best care possible.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10896423 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the management of resistant hypertension, a condition where patients struggle to control high blood pressure despite taking multiple medications. By utilizing electronic health record (EHR) systems, the project aims to develop algorithms that can accurately identify patients with true resistant hypertension versus those with pseudo-resistant hypertension. The study will also create clinical decision support tools to assist healthcare providers in making informed treatment decisions based on patient data. Ultimately, this approach seeks to improve patient outcomes by ensuring that individuals receive the appropriate level of care tailored to their specific needs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with resistant hypertension who are currently on multiple antihypertensive medications.
Not a fit: Patients with well-controlled hypertension or those not on antihypertensive medications may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better management of resistant hypertension, reducing the risk of serious cardiovascular events for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using electronic health records for improving hypertension management, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ebinger, Joseph — Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Ebinger, Joseph
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.