Saves the questions and what to expect into your notes, next to the visit they belong to.
Keep this study
Lead
Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute
Age
6–17
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
1. Age 6-17 years (up to 18th birthday) receiving anti-hypertensive medication(s) by subject history at presentation for the qualifying clinic visit
2. Arm circumference measurement of 15-50 cm (limits of SpaceLabs ABPM cuffs).
You may not be if
1. Severe HTN which in the opinion of the treating physician would prevent the subject from delaying changes in therapy to complete the study.
2. Secondary HTN from all causes (excluding obesity-related HTN). This includes but is not limited to renovascular HTN, chronic kidney disease, coarctation of the aorta, and monogenic forms of HTN.
3. Physical limitations prohibiting placement of the ABPM monitor.
4. Significant arrhythmias or known disruptions in cardiac output which may interfere with the monitor's ability to detect BP accurately.
