Continual vs. Routine Home Blood Pressure Monitoring and Management in Diverse Community Practice: CHANGE-BP (CHANGE-BP)
Hypertension

About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Hypertension focused on measuring Hypertension, Medical Device
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Age 21-80 years old Owns a smartphone that is an Android or iOS with a data plan Fluent in written and spoken English as the technology is currently only available in English Average of 3 BP readings in last 18 months of >140/90 OR last in-office BP >140/90 in the last 6 months as documented in their Electronic Health Record Is a patient with Providence Health Willing to attend the 2 in-person study visits Is not participating in another study that is designed to influence blood pressure Willing to wear the Aktiia bracelet for 6 months Willing to be randomized to either group Had a BMP in the last 12 months or is willing to get one at the discretion of the clinical pharmacist as standard of care Exclusion Criteria: Blood pressure at the baseline in-office visit is too low (SBP <140 mmHg AND DBP <90 mmHg) OR is too high (SBP > 190 mmHg OR DBP > 120 mmHg) Tachycardia (heart rate at rest > 120bpm) Atrial fibrillation, persistent or chronic Cardiomyopathy with LVEF <40% documented within the past year Diabetes Mellitus Under active treatment for hyperthyroidism Myxedema coma Subclavian stenosis Pheochromocytoma Raynaud's disease Trembling and shivering Known pregnancy Breastfeeding Arteriovenous fistula Arm amputation Exfoliative skin disease Lymphedema Known allergy to silicone Terminal medical condition with a life expectancy less than 2 years CKD 4-5 (eGFR ≤ 30 mL/min) Upper arm circumference < 22 cm or > 42 cm Wrist circumference < 14 cm or > 21 cm Adults unable to consent or who need a legally authorized representative to consent Currently incarcerated or detained in accordance with federal regulations regarding prisoners (e.g., 45 CFR 46 Subpart C) Diagnosed whitecoat hypertension On hospice or going on hospice in the next 6-months Currently undergoing or will undergo active IV infusions for chemotherapy Any condition which, at the discretion of the enrolling investigator, would preclude their ability to comply with study procedures
Sites / Locations
- Providence Health & Services
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Continuous Blood Pressure Monitoring (CBPM)
Home Blood Pressure Monitoring (HBPM)
Participants will wear the Aktiia Bracelet for 6-months and potentially receive blood pressure medication titrations during the 6-month period.
Participants will receive an upper arm cuff and standard hypertension care from their primary care physician.