Can telehealth replace doctor visits for controlled high blood pressure?
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests if a telemedicine system can safely replace face-to-face doctor appointments to keep your blood pressure under control. If you have high blood pressure that is well-managed with medication, this study may help you manage your health from home.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with high blood pressure (essential hypertension).
- You take medication to control your blood pressure.
- Your blood pressure is well-controlled, based on home or ambulatory monitoring (usually below 135/85 mmHg, or lower if you have other conditions).
- You can read basic Chinese (used in the health app).
- You have used any mobile app in the past year (not related to blood pressure).
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
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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