Testing the accuracy of blood pressure devices sold online
Comparing Home Blood Pressure Measurements from Devices with and Without Evidence of Validation to Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring: the VALID-HomeBP Study
NA · Centre Integre Universitaire de Sante et Services Sociaux du Nord de l'ile de Montreal · NCT06688409
This study tests how accurate blood pressure devices sold online are by comparing their readings to those taken with a more reliable method in adults who need blood pressure monitoring.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 140 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centre Integre Universitaire de Sante et Services Sociaux du Nord de l'ile de Montreal (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Montreal, Quebec) |
| Trial ID | NCT06688409 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the accuracy of both validated and non-validated blood pressure measuring devices available on the online market by comparing their readings to mean awake blood pressure obtained through ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM). It involves adult participants who are scheduled for ABPM and assesses whether these devices can reliably measure blood pressure. The study aims to provide insights into the effectiveness of home monitoring devices for hypertension management.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old who are scheduled to undergo ambulatory blood pressure monitoring.
Not a fit: Patients with specific conditions such as severe aortic stenosis, permanent atrial fibrillation, or those who are pregnant may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help patients choose more reliable blood pressure monitoring devices, leading to better management of hypertension.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies assessing blood pressure device accuracy, this specific evaluation of online market devices is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged \> 18 years scheduled to undergo an ABPM Exclusion Criteria: * Upper arm size outside of cuff range of selected devices (\<22 cm or \>42 cm) * Night shift workers * Permanent atrial fibrillation * Known severe aortic stenosis * Contraindication to measure BP on the non-dominant arm * Ongoing pregnancy * Inability or unwillingness to provide consent
Where this trial is running
Montreal, Quebec
- Hôpital Sacré-Coeur de Montréal — Montreal, Quebec, Canada (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Remi Goupil, MD MSc
- Email: remi.goupil@umontreal.ca
- Phone: 514-338-2883
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.
Conditions: Hypertension, hypertension, blood pressure measurement, blood pressure, blood pressure device validation