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 type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 6000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Guangzhou, Guangdong and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2020 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2024 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2050 |
| Registry record updated | January 13, 2020 |
| Trial ID | NCT04212468 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
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Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China Recruiting -
Feng Yingqing
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Feng Ying-qing, PhD
- Email: 651792209@qq.com
- Phone: +862083827812
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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.