Monitoring blood pressure at home for elderly patients
Home Blood Pressure Registration Study on Community Elderly Population(HOME Study)
This study looks at how checking blood pressure at home can help older adults in China manage their health and avoid serious heart problems.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 6000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Guangzhou, Guangdong and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT04212468 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on the elderly population in China, specifically those aged 65 and older, to investigate the relationship between home blood pressure monitoring and adverse health outcomes. Participants will undergo physical examinations, complete questionnaires, and provide biological samples at baseline, with follow-up assessments to track major cardiovascular events. The study aims to highlight the importance of home monitoring in managing hypertension, a prevalent condition among older adults.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are community-dwelling individuals aged 65 and older who can provide informed consent.
Not a fit: Patients younger than 65 or those unable to provide informed consent may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve hypertension management and reduce cardiovascular risks in the elderly population.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that home blood pressure monitoring can effectively manage hypertension, indicating potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: •≥65 years old * Signed informed consent * Life expectancy is greater than 1 year Exclusion Criteria: * \<65 years old * Unsigned informed consent
Where this trial is running
Guangzhou, Guangdong and 1 other locations
- Feng Yingqing — Guangzhou, Guangdong, China (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital — Guangzhou, Guangdong, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Feng Ying-qing, PhD
- Email: 651792209@qq.com
- Phone: +862083827812
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.