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Age: 18Years +
All Genders
ID06635603

Hypertensive Crisis and Atmospheric Pressure Relationship A Prospective Study

Led by Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi · Updated on 2024-10-10

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Participants Needed

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Research Sites

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Sponsors

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Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi

Lead Sponsor

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Etimesgut Military Hospital

Collaborating Sponsor

AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

This research investigates the relationship between the timing and location of symptom onset in patients who come to the emergency department with hypertensive crisis, defined by very high blood pressure (systolic 6180 and/or diastolic 6110 mmHg), and changes in atmospheric pressure. The study focuses on hypertensive crisis without organ damage and explores how external factors like atmospheric pressure may influence blood pressure fluctuations and related health events. Participants are patients admitted to the emergency department with severe high blood pressure meeting the defined thresholds. The study is observational and follows patients to assess their blood pressure status in relation to atmospheric pressure changes. The study period includes enrollment and a follow-up lasting 7 days to monitor hypertensive crisis outcomes. During the study, researchers will collect data on patients' blood pressure and symptom timing, along with atmospheric pressure measurements. They will observe how these factors correlate over the 7-day follow-up. The main outcome measured is the occurrence and characteristics of hypertensive crisis during this time. The study aims to better understand external influences on severe hypertension and its management.

CONDITIONS

Brief Title

HYPERTENSIVE CRISIS AND ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE RELATIONSHIP

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years +
All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Age 18 and above
  • Hypertensive crisis with systolic 6180 mmHg and/or diastolic 6110 mmHg
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • Presence of hypertensive emergency with end-organ damage
  • Recent travel to another city or district within the last 4 days
  • Pregnancy

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Your Study Journey

Screening

Duration - 2 to 4 weeks

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.

Monitoring

Duration - 7 days

Participants admitted to the emergency department with hypertensive crisis are observed to investigate the relationship between symptom onset and atmospheric pressure changes.

Daily visits or assessments during the 7-day follow-up period

Trial Site Locations

Total: 1 location

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Etlik City Hospital

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye), 06170

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Research Team

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Gulsen AKCAY, Ass. Prof.

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Elif HAMZACEBIOGLU KAYISOGLU, Specialist

How is the study designed?

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Masking

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Allocation

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Model

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Primary Purpose

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Number of Arms

1

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