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 type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 750 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Oxford Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Oxford) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 2, 2018 |
| Main results expected | August 1, 2028 |
| Study ends | August 1, 2038 |
| Registry record updated | April 29, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT03762499 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
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Cardiovascular Clinical Research Facility
Oxford, United Kingdom Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Maryam Alsharqi
- Email: maryam.alsharqi@cardiov.ox.ac.uk
- Phone: +44(0)1865 572832
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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.