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Wearable Evaluation of Ambulatory Readings for Blood Pressure
Led by Stephen Juraschek · Updated on 2025-08-07
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
8 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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Stephen Juraschek
Lead Sponsor
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National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating new wearable cuffless blood pressure (BP) monitoring devices and comparing their performance and accuracy with a standard Spacelabs Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM) device. This study involves adults from the community who have normal or controlled/uncontrolled hypertension. The goal is to identify reliable cuffless BP technologies that could improve access to ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, especially when traditional cuff-based devices are not practical. Participants will wear up to seven devices over two days, including six blood pressure devices and one activity monitor. The devices include the Spacelabs ABPM, ABPMPro, Aktiia wristband BP monitor, LiveMetric wristband, and Bpro wristband. Device assignments and the arm or wrist on which they are worn are randomized. Each day, participants wear a different combination of three BP devices and an activity monitor continuously for at least 24 hours, including overnight. During the study, participants will be assessed over 24 to 48 hours for systolic and diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, and physical activity using the ActivPaL device. The research team will measure the accuracy, precision, and practicality of each device. Participants will undergo two visits for device fitting and removal. The entire study involves continuous monitoring for at least two days, allowing comparison of device performance under real-life conditions.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Wearable Evaluation of Ambulatory Readings for Blood Pressure
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 18 to 100 years
- Living in all neighborhoods in the Boston area
- Able to walk using two limbs and have two arms
- Willing and able to complete required measurement procedures
- Able to provide informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Failure to receive informed consent
- Arm circumference of more than 50 cm
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person) for consent and initial device fitting
Duration - At least 24 hours
Participants wear a set of blood pressure monitoring devices including the Spacelabs ABPM or ABPMPro device, the Aktiia wristband BP monitor, one of two cuff-based wrist BP monitors, and an activity monitor continuously for at least 24 hours.
2 visits (in-person) - device fitting and device removal
Duration - At least 24 hours
Participants wear a different set of blood pressure devices including the ABPMPro or Spacelabs ABPM device, the Aktiia wristband BP device on the opposite wrist, the remaining cuff-based wrist BP device, and an ambulatory BP patch on the chest continuously for at least 24 hours.
2 visits (in-person) - device fitting and device removal
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02215
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Research Team
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Stephen P. Juraschek, MD, PhD
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Fredrick Larbi Kwapong, MD, MPH
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
CROSSOVER
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
3
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