Can TElemedicine system replace doctor consultations to Achieve non-inferior blood pressure in patients with Controlled Hypertension (TEACH)? Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hypertension is the most prevalent chronic condition and is the leading cause of cardiovascular diseases, imposing enormous burdens on the healthcare system. Although telemedicine may provide improved blood pressure (BP) monitoring and control, it remains unclear whether it could replace face-to-face consultations for patients with optimal BP control. Thus, the primary objective of this study is to investigate whether participants assigned to the telemedicine group show non-inferior BP control compared to the usual care group at 12 months.

Methods

This randomised controlled trial (RCT) will involve 364 patients receiving anti-HT medications who have well-controlled BP on out-of-office BP measurements, including HBPM or ambulatory blood pressure measurements (ABPM)

SUBMITTER: Ng SN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12797787 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature