Management of Hypertension: Assessing the relationship between body mass and blood pressure.

Management of Hypertension: Assessing the relationship between body mass and blood pressure.

Brief description of study

An observational trial to see if blood pressure medications work differently based on body weight and distribution of body fat.

Detailed description of study

The purpose of the trial is to assess how different blood pressure medications influence how well someone's blood pressure is controlled throughout the day taking into account weight and distribution of body fat. Patients will have a 24 hour blood pressure monitor placed. The device will measure your BP every 20-30 minutes for 24 hours. You will come back to return the monitor and to get a Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA). this test uses a X-ray to estimate lean and fat tissue in the body.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions:
    Hypertension,hypertension
  • Age: Between 18 Years - 100 Years
  • Gender: All


Updated on 05 Jul 2023. Study ID: 825672

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