Blood pressure measurement on the legs compared to the arm
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study compares blood pressure readings taken from three different places on the legs to the standard arm reading. It aims to see if these leg measurements are reliable, which could be helpful when arm measurements are difficult.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are not pregnant
- You have no known medical conditions or current treatments
- You have no heart or blood vessel problems
- Your skin at the measurement sites (legs and arm) is healthy
- Your anatomy allows normal blood pressure measurement
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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