Improving blood pressure control in stroke patients with home monitoring
Improving Blood Pressure Control in Stroke Patients by Increasing Access to a Home Blood Pressure Monitor
NA · Stanford University · NCT05730465
This study is testing if giving stroke patients a free blood pressure monitor and extra training on how to use it can help them manage their blood pressure better.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Stanford University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Palo Alto, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT05730465 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to determine if providing a free home blood pressure monitor can enhance hypertension management and health outcomes for stroke patients. Participants will be randomized into two groups: one receiving standard education and the other receiving additional training on using the blood pressure monitor. Follow-up phone calls will be conducted at three and six months to assess blood pressure control and patient self-efficacy. The study also seeks to evaluate the impact of this intervention on disadvantaged populations.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults over 18 with a history of stroke or TIA and hypertension who lack access to a home blood pressure monitor.
Not a fit: Patients currently enrolled in other blood pressure studies or those with upper arm circumferences greater than 20 inches may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve blood pressure control and reduce adverse health outcomes in stroke patients.
How similar studies have performed: Similar studies have shown promise in improving hypertension management through home monitoring, indicating a potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients over the age of 18 admitted to the Stanford Hospital (SHC) stroke service and discharging to home or acute rehab * Diagnosis of Ischemic Stroke, Hemorrhagic Stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA), or otherwise deemed to be at increased risk of stroke by the treating team (for example, asymptomatic carotid stenosis). * No usable home blood pressure cuff available * Diagnosis of hypertension or elevated blood pressure (\> 130/80) concerning to the treating clinician for hypertension * Participant or surrogate able to apply a home blood pressure cuff on the participant * Patient or Legally Authorized Representative (LAR) agree to participate and are able to consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Currently enrolled in another blood pressure or secondary prevention interventional research study * Upper arm circumference \> 20 inches * Any other reason that, in the opinion of the investigator, makes the person a poor candidate for participation in this study
Where this trial is running
Palo Alto, California
- Stanford University Hospital — Palo Alto, California, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Liron D Kraler, MD — Stanford University
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.
Conditions: Hypertension, Stroke, TIA, Vascular Diseases, Home blood pressure monitoring