Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of High Blood Pressure and Antihypertensive Treatment on Brain Functioning in Children
Lead Sponsor:
University of Rochester
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Conditions:
Hypertension
Eligibility:
All Genders
10-18 years
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief Summary
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects up to 10% of minority children and adolescents. Although complications of high blood pressure, such as stroke and heart attack, are uncommon in childhood,...
Detailed Description
High blood pressure is a condition that normally affects adults, but can affect young children and adolescents, as well. High blood pressure in children is most commonly caused by unhealthy lifestyle ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- English speaking
- No known learning disorder, disorders of cognitive function, treatment with medications for attention deficit, or history of severe head injury (loss of consciousness for more than 30 minutes)
- Casual blood pressure greater than or equal to 90th percentile for age, gender, and height during clinic visit and on at least two other previous occasions
Exclusion
- Secondary cause of high blood pressure
- Chronic disease
- History of treatment for elevated lead level
- History of maternal substance use during pregnancy
- Evidence of obstructive sleep apnea
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
January 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00178490
Start Date
January 1 2005
End Date
January 1 2010
Last Update
June 4 2014
Active Locations (1)
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University of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital
Rochester, New York, United States, 14642