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NCT04291365 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Alternative Blood Pressure Measurements in OB Patients
A NA study, sponsored by Albany Medical College.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 100
- Enrollment target
NCT04291365 is a NA study that has completed, run by Albany Medical College. The registered enrollment target is 100 participants.
The verdict
NCT04291365, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Albany Medical College.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 100 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The incidence of obesity has been increasing worldwide. In women with obesity, the anthropometric differences in the distribution of subcutaneous tissue can make accurate measurement of blood pressure difficult. A large upper arm circumference can prevent the use of a brachial artery blood pressure cuff and often prompts the use of alternative methods for blood pressure measurement, including measurements on the wrist or forearm. Outside of the obstetric population, there is evidence that if measurement of the blood pressure at the upper arm is not possible then measurement at the wrist can be used. Despite this evidence in non-pregnant patients, there is limited evidence in pregnancy regarding the accuracy of blood pressure measurements on the forearm or wrist. Accurate measurement of blood pressure is especially important in pregnancy to allow for prompt treatment of severe hypertension and for accurate diagnosis of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. Error in measurement could lead to iatrogenic preterm birth or under treatment of severe hypertension, both which can lead to severe maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Additionally, it is biologically plausible that an increase in subcutaneous edema and vascular changes in pregnancy could lead to a larger discrepancy in blood pressure measurements between upper arm, forearm and wrist measurements. Due to the increasing epidemic of obesity and the increasing need for accurate alternative blood pressure measurements the investigators propose a prospective observational study of pregnant women ≥18 years old admitted to labor and delivery for any indication or seen for prenatal care in OBGYN clinic. A total of 20 women in each BMI class (normal, overweight (25-29.9), class 1 (30-34.9), class 2 (35-39.9), class 3 (\>40) will be enrolled (100 total). Participation will include a total of 9 blood pressure measurements, biometric measurements on the patient's upper arm, forearm, and wrist and a brief questionnaire
Interventions
- DIAGNOSTIC_TEST Blood pressure measurement
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 100 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-03-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2021-07-01 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04291365
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04291365 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 100 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Albany Medical College, which has 52 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Blood pressure measurement is the first listed.
NCT04291365 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04291365 about?
NCT04291365 is a clinical study titled "Alternative Blood Pressure Measurements in OB Patients". The incidence of obesity has been increasing worldwide. In women with obesity, the anthropometric differences in the distribution of subcutaneous tissue can make accurate measurement of blood pressure difficult. A large upper arm circumference can prevent the use of a brachial artery blood pressure ...
What is the current status of trial NCT04291365?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 100 participants. The study started on 2020-03-01. Estimated completion is 2021-07-01.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04291365?
The interventions under investigation include: Blood pressure measurement (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04291365?
This trial is sponsored by Albany Medical College, which has 52 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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