Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 40

Managing hypertension in young adults using echocardiography

Official title: Hypertension Management in Young Adults Personalised by Echocardiography and Clinical Outcome.

Run by University of Oxford · NCT03762499 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if using heart ultrasound scans along with regular check-up information can help doctors better manage high blood pressure in young adults aged 18 to 40.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 40 Years
SexAll
Enrollment750 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Oxford
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Oxford)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 2, 2018
Main results expectedAugust 1, 2028
Study endsAugust 1, 2038
Registry record updatedApril 29, 2026
Trial IDNCT03762499 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are young adults aged 18 to 40 years who have been referred to a hypertension clinic in England.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are unable or unwilling to provide valid consent for participation will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

HyperEcho is a multi-centre observational study aimed at improving the management of hypertension in young adults aged 18 to 40 years. The study investigates whether baseline transthoracic echocardiography, combined with routine clinical data, can enhance risk stratification for cardiovascular disease. Participants will undergo a research echocardiography scan during their routine hypertension clinic visits, and their clinical data will be utilized to inform better management strategies. The study is designed to ensure that participation does not interfere with the clinical care of the participants.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to more personalized and effective management of hypertension in young adults, potentially reducing cardiovascular risks.

How similar studies have gone: While this approach is innovative, similar studies have shown promise in using echocardiography for cardiovascular risk assessment, suggesting potential for success.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study.
* Male or Female, aged 18 - 40 years (at the time of their appointment at the hypertension clinic).
* Referred for a Hypertension Clinic in England.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Unable or unwilling to give valid consent for participation in the study.

Where it's running

  • Cardiovascular Clinical Research Facility
    Oxford, United Kingdom
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.