Studying blood pressure ups and downs
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at why some people have big swings in their blood pressure and how to manage it. If you have been a patient at Cedars-Sinai for at least 5 years and take blood pressure medication (not certain types), you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been seen at Cedars-Sinai for at least 5 years, with a blood pressure check in each of the last 2 years.
- You have a primary care doctor in the Cedars-Sinai network.
- You take blood pressure medication, but not a specific type called DPH-CCB or a thiazide-like diuretic.
- You have had high blood pressure variability (based on your records).
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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