Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 65 and up

Monitoring blood pressure at home for elderly patients

Official title: Home Blood Pressure Registration Study on Community Elderly Population(HOME Study)

Run by Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital · NCT04212468 · Data updated 2026-11-12

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 typeObservational
Ages65 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment6000 (estimated)
SponsorGuangdong Provincial People's Hospital
Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Guangzhou, Guangdong and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 1, 2020
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2024
Study endsDecember 31, 2050
Registry record updatedJanuary 13, 2020
Trial IDNCT04212468 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are community-dwelling individuals aged 65 and older who can provide informed consent.

Probably not a fit

Patients younger than 65 or those unable to provide informed consent may 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

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.

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 gone: Previous studies have shown that home blood pressure monitoring can effectively manage hypertension, indicating potential success for this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

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 it's running

  • Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital
    Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
    Recruiting
  • Feng Yingqing
    Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
    Not yet 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.