Heat and Air Pollution Reduction for Older Adults With High Blood Pressure
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether reducing exposure to heat and air pollution helps older adults with high blood pressure feel better and stay healthier. Researchers will provide tools and support to help you stay cool and breathe cleaner air at home.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older
- You live in Barcelona, Spain or Nicosia, Cyprus
- You have been diagnosed with high blood pressure by a doctor
- You take blood pressure medication every day
- You are in stable health (not having major disease flare-ups right now)
- You do not smoke and no one in your household smokes
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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