Cuff(SZ): The Cuff Size Blood Pressure Measurement Trial

Hypertension Clinical Trial

Official title: The Cuff Size Blood Pressure Measurement Trial

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

To determine the impact of overcuffing (using a too-large cuff) and undercuffing (using a too-small cuff) on initial BP and average BP measurements when using an automated BP device, overall and stratified by appropriate cuff size

To determine if the impact over- or under-cuffing differs based on the following patient characteristics:

1. Hypertensive (≥140/90 based on triplicate measures using appropriately sized cuff) vs. non-hypertensive.

2. Arm circumference (continuous)

3. Obesity status

Clinical Trial Description

The investigators propose a cross-sectional study of adult participants recruited from the community. Enrolled participants will have 2-3 sets of three automated BPs measured, each set with a different cuff size. To accomplish this, the investigators will utilize a 2-3 period cross-over design:

• Two or three different periods with 3 automated BP measurements, using a BP cuff that is:

• Appropriately sized based on mid-upper arm circumference ( standard)

• Too small (one size lower than appropriate)

• Too large (one size higher than appropriate)

Individuals in whom the smallest available cuff (small adult) and largest available cuff (extra-large cuff) is appropriate for their arm circumference will only be able to undergo two periods of BP measurements. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Blood Pressure
• Cardiovascular Diseases
• Cardiovascular Risk Factor
• Hypertension

• NCT number: NCT04610775
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Johns Hopkins University
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: March 16, 2021
• Completion date: October 25, 2021