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May Measurement Month

UK contribution to May Measurement Month, a global strategy to measure blood pressure in 25M people across the world

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN75832474
Enrollment
1000000
Registered
2019-02-13
Start date
2018-05-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-10-04

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

High blood pressure (hypertension) Circulatory System Hypertensive diseases

Interventions

The survey will be conducted in approximately 100 countries each incorporating a variable number of screening sites. Basic demographic and clinical information as well as BP measurements will be colle

Sponsors

International Society of Hypertension
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age = 18 years 2. Consent for participation given according to local requirements

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Unable to provide informed consent

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Systolic and diastolic blood pressures and pulse rate measured up to three times in the sitting position after 5 min rest using automated blood pressure monitors or, if unavailable, ordinary sphygmomanometer. Measurements taken once at baseline.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Measure of body mass index (in kg/m2) taken as weight in kg or lb (converted in kg) and height in cm or ft and inch (and converted in cm). Measures will be either self-reported or measured with a stadiometer and electronic weighing scales. Measurements taken once at baseline.

Countries

England, Ireland, United Kingdom

Contacts

Public ContactLisa Woodward

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026