Assessment of alternative methods to measure blood pressure out-of-clinic

Ever wondered if your blood pressure device works properly? High blood pressure is a modifiable cardiovascular disease risk factor and may be tracked with regular measurement. Many blood pressure measurement devices are convenient but not validated for accuracy.

Study Purpose/Description

This study aims to document the accuracy of home blood pressure BP devices and a (provided) wearable device. You will be fitted with a 24-hour ambulatory monitor to record your blood pressure as you go about a normal day. The accuracy results of your home blood pressure device and the wearable device will be compared to ‘gold standard’ 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure measurement. Our results may help shape future guidelines for both home blood pressure monitoring and new wearable technologies.

What’s Involved? 

This study involves:

  • 2 visits to the research lab at the University of Sydney (Visit 1 will take up to 1.5 hours, visit 2 will take 15 minutes).
  • Demographic, health and blood pressure-related questionnaires (approx. 30 minutes).
  • Leaving your home blood pressure device with the research team for a few days for accuracy assessment (you receive a report about your device).

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Research Ethics Approval

HREC Committee Name: University of Sydney
Approval Number: 2024/HE001019

Recruitment criteria

You may be eligible to participate in this study if:

  • You monitor your blood pressure at home using an automated device with a cuff.
  • You live or work in Sydney, NSW or surrounds.

Benefits

Participants will receive a gift card up to $50 for each visit towards travel costs OR free parking available if you drive.

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