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Keep this study
Lead
University of Michigan
With
Wayne State University
Vanderbilt University
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Age
25–70
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Detroit-area residents
Hypertensive
Owning a compatible smartphone
Presenting to the Detroit Medical Center Detroit Receiving, Sinai-Grace Hospital, or selected Community Health Screening Events with, but not necessarily for, uncontrolled blood pressure (systolic blood pressure ≥ 135 mm Hg at triage and on repeat measurement using the BpTRU device).
You may not be if
No self-reported prior history of hypertension
No hypertension diagnosis documented in their medical record
Non-English speaking
Presenting with an acute illness necessitating immediate medical intervention
Presenting with an admission to the hospital for critical reasons (as determined by the attending physician)
Pregnant (as determined by a dip test at screening), or self-report during trial.
Having the following serious comorbidities or confounders due to the fact that they may make blood pressure control difficult or necessitate frequent Emergency Department use or hospitalization:
* Previous diagnosis of resistant hypertension (or current use of 3 or more maximally dosed antihypertensive agents without achievement of blood pressure control)
* Steroid dependent asthma or emphysema
* Cirrhosis or hepatic failure
* Chronic heart failure (any stage)
* Previous diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction, angina (stable or unstable), or known coronary artery disease
* Previous diagnosis of cerebrovascular disease (including transient ischemic attack or stroke)
* Known valvular heart disease
* Stage IV or V chronic kidney disease
* Cancer (terminal or undergoing active chemotherapeutic or radiation therapy)
Patients with other serious medical conditions that may affect their ability to self-monitor blood pressure (such a dementia)
Having a history of alcohol or drug abuse as determined by the CAGE-AID questionnaire (excluded if 2 or more)
Week 2 measurement of systolic blood pressure \< 130 mm Hg using the BpTRU device or study-issued BP cuff.
Clareo Health | MI-BP: mHealth to Improve Blood Pressure Control
