Better blood pressure control for adults with rheumatoid arthritis
Official title: Improving Hypertension Control for Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Run by Duke University · NCT05760898 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project tests a blood-pressure support program for adults with rheumatoid arthritis who have uncontrolled high blood pressure and receive care at Duke.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 25 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Duke University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Durham, North Carolina) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 16, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | February 6, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05760898 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults (18+) with a history of rheumatoid arthritis, uncontrolled hypertension, and who receive both primary care and rheumatology care within the Duke Health System are ideal candidates.
✕Probably not a fit
People without rheumatoid arthritis, those whose blood pressure is already controlled, or patients who do not receive both primary and rheumatology care at Duke are unlikely to benefit from this project.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional project at Duke targets adults with rheumatoid arthritis and uncontrolled hypertension who receive both primary care and rheumatology care within the Duke Health System. Participants will join a blood-pressure intervention arm designed to identify barriers to hypertension care and provide targeted support to improve control. The team will track blood pressure measurements and care processes over time to see whether the intervention improves management. The ultimate aim is to close care gaps that contribute to higher heart disease risk in people with RA.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could help people with RA get better blood pressure control and lower their future risk of coronary artery disease.
How similar studies have gone: Hypertension-control programs in general populations have improved blood pressure, but interventions specifically targeting hypertension care barriers in rheumatoid arthritis patients have been less widely tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years old or older * Uncontrolled hypertension * History of rheumatoid arthritis * Receive both primary care and rheumatology care from Duke Health System Exclusion Criteria: * Age less than 18 years old * Healthy volunteers without rheumatoid arthritis and hypertension * Do not receive both primary care and rheumatology care from Duke Health System * Cognitive impairment with lack the capacity to consent to study participation * Pregnant women * Prisoners
Where it's running
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Duke Health System
Durham, North Carolina, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Isaac Smith, MD
- Email: isaac.smith063@duke.edu
- Phone: 919-613-2243
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.