Treating high blood pressure in the hospital
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests if treating high blood pressure in hospital patients can improve outcomes. If you are on a general medical unit and have very high blood pressure, this study may help understand the best approach.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are an adult aged 18 or older.
- You are on a medical unit that does not usually care for patients needing step-down monitoring.
- You are not having a hypertensive emergency or heart-related symptoms.
- You have not had a recent stroke, heart attack, or kidney failure requiring dialysis.
- You have not been in the intensive care unit (ICU) before coming to this unit.
- Your highest systolic blood pressure (top number) stays at 160 mmHg or higher while in the hospital.
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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