Testing a text program for high blood pressure after the ER
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a text-message program to help people with high blood pressure manage their health after leaving the emergency department. If you qualify, you'll get tips and reminders on your phone to keep your blood pressure under control.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You had a very high blood pressure reading in the emergency department (top number at least 160 or bottom number at least 100).
- A later check still showed high blood pressure (top number at least 140 or bottom number at least 90).
- You have a cell phone that can send and receive text messages.
- You are likely to be discharged home from the emergency department (not admitted to the hospital).
- You are not critically ill, pregnant, incarcerated, or unable to read English.
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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