Phone monitoring for high blood pressure in kidney disease
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether using a home blood pressure monitoring device and phone-based check-ins can help people with high blood pressure and chronic kidney disease manage their health better. You may be asked to record readings and send them regularly during the study.
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Who can take part
- Be 18 years or older and have chronic kidney disease (not on dialysis), based on lab results and/or protein in urine
- Live in the Peace River region of Alberta, Canada
- Have high blood pressure and be taking blood pressure medicine
- Have a smartphone with wireless internet (iOS or Android) and be able to read/write English for consent
- Be able and willing to use the blood pressure device and send at least 80% of readings during the training period
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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