Lowering BP targets to prevent memory and thinking decline
Part of Heart & circulation, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether setting a lower blood pressure goal can help prevent future memory and thinking problems in older adults. It compares a more intensive blood pressure plan with usual care to see if it better protects the brain over time.
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Who can take part
- You are 70 years old or older
- Your blood pressure has been high (at least one reading with top number ≥130 or bottom number ≥80) in the past 24 months
- You saw your primary care clinic doctor within the last 24 months
- You can read and speak English or Spanish
- You own a smartphone and are willing to participate and consent
- You do not have dementia or major neurological disease
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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