To observe blood pressure variation in various real-world settings
This is an observational study, which will utilize a wrist-based blood pressure monitor to explore blood pressure variation in up to 75 participants in various real-world settings. There is no intervention in this study. The study will take place over a 4-week period. During this time, participants will be asked to sample their blood pressures 1) at random times, several times per day; 2) during specific periods of either emotional stress or relaxation; 3) during guided orthostatic testing. Study participants will utilize an application on their smartphones to log the device-measured blood pressures and flag selected blood pressure measurements as either being part of the orthostatic testing or during periods of emotional stress/relaxation. At the close of the study a post-study questionnaire will be sent electronically to each participant.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
50
Scripps Translational Science Institute
La Jolla, California, United States
Blood pressure measurements
The primary endpoint for this study is assessing variability in blood pressure measurements (both systolic and diastolic). Blood pressure measurements will be sought over the course of 4 weeks during the following activities: 1. During waking hours (several times a day for at least 2 days out of the week) 2. Orthostatic maneuvers (seated and then 1 minute after standing up) 3. At times of stress and relaxation.
Time frame: 4 weeks
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