Home blood pressure monitoring with pharmacist support
Post-Emergency Department Discharge Clinic Telehealth Program for Patients With Uncontrolled Hypertension: a Pilot Study
This study is testing if people with high blood pressure can better manage their condition by measuring it at home with a blood pressure device and getting weekly support from pharmacists compared to those who just receive regular care.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 24 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Alabama at Birmingham Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Birmingham, Alabama) |
| Trial ID | NCT06247111 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project aims to assess the feasibility of managing hypertension through home blood pressure monitoring combined with regular consultations with pharmacists and physicians. The study will enroll 24 participants from the Emergency Department Post-Discharge Clinic at UAB, dividing them into two groups: one that measures blood pressure at home and receives weekly pharmacist support, and another that continues with standard care. Participants will be provided with a blood pressure device and will complete questionnaires regarding their health and satisfaction with the program over a 3-month period.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who have hypertension and are English speakers with access to a smartphone.
Not a fit: Patients with severely elevated blood pressure (≥160 mmHg) may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to better management of hypertension and improved patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using home monitoring and telehealth for managing hypertension, indicating a potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients seen at the Emergency Department Post-Discharge Clinic * \>=18 years * Blood pressure \>=130/80 mmHg and \<=160/100 mmHg * English speakers * Have a smartphone Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with blood pressure \>=160 mmHg
Where this trial is running
Birmingham, Alabama
- University of Alabama at Birmingham — Birmingham, Alabama, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Lama Ghazi, MD, PhD — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Lama Ghazi, MD, PhD
- Email: lghazi@uab.edu
- Phone: 205-552-3045
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.