Measuring artery stiffness in high blood pressure
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study compares three ways to measure pulse wave velocity (a marker of artery stiffness) in people with high blood pressure. It uses a simple arm cuff, a special 24-hour monitor, and an estimated formula to see which method best helps doctors understand arterial health.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have high blood pressure that is either newly suspected or not well controlled with medicine.
- You are willing to wear a 24-hour blood pressure monitor (called ABPM) that takes measurements as you go about your normal routine.
- You are able to get enough valid readings—at least 20 during the day and 7 at night—during the monitoring 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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