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Hypertension

Finding ways to control high blood pressure

We have been a part of several landmark multicenter trials funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). These trials examined blood pressure and heart outcomes. They include ALLHAT (Antihypertensive and Lipid-Lowering Treatment to Prevent Heart Attack Trial), the Women’s Health Initiative, and ACCORD (Action to Control Cardiovascular Risks in Diabetes).

We have also received funding for investigator-initiated projects studying blood pressure outcomes. Those studies include methods to improve hypertension through home blood pressure telemonitoring and pharmacist care.

An observational study of obesity and hypertension in children led to the TeenBP study. Other hypertension research has examined high blood pressure care improvement through physician educational interventions, clinical decision support and comparison of different drugs to treat hypertension.

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Key projects

Comparing telehealth and clinic-based care for uncontrolled high blood pressure

This study will compare the effects of two evidence-based methods on lowering blood pressure in patients with uncontrolled hypertension. The methods are best-practice clinic-based care and home-based telehealth care. This study is sponsored by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).

Hypertension in adolescents (TeenBP)

We have developed, implemented and assessed a clinical decision support system called TeenBP. Early findings show that TeenBP can help clinicians recognize hypertension. It can also help refer patients to dietitians for blood pressure management. TeenBP is funded by the NHLBI.

Blood pressure checks and hypertension diagnosis and control (BP-CHECK)

This study will compare the accuracy of clinic, home and kiosk blood pressure results to 24-hour blood pressure for new hypertension diagnoses. This study is sponsored by PCORI.

Comparing treatment of hypertension in adults (THIAZIDES)

This pilot study will compare the effectiveness of the drugs hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) and chlorthalidone (CTD) for preventing cardiovascular events and death. This study is sponsored by NHLBI.

Key publications