Hypertension
Conditions
Interventions
Cadence based Pedometer app with financial incentive
Sponsors
Nagoya City University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Aged between 35 and 70 years at the time of consent. Systolic blood pressure between 130 and 159 mmHg as measured in the office. Systolic blood pressure >125 mmHg on morning home measurements. For those taking antihypertensive medication, no planned changes in dosage during the study period. Ability to walk independently without the use of assistive devices. Ability to communicate and read/write in Japanese. provided written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Already engages in moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity for >30 minutes on >3 days per week. Advised by a physician to refrain from exercise for any reason. Systolic blood pressure >160 mmHg at the time of enrollment (office measurement). Experiencing chest pain or shortness of breath during exertion. History of syncope during exercise. Diagnosed with or suspected of having secondary hypertension based on medical history. Employed by the principal research institution. Deemed inappropriate for study participation by the investigator.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in home morning systolic blood pressure after 8 weeks of app usage | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in home morning diastolic blood pressure after 8 weeks of app usage Change in office systolic blood pressure after 8 weeks of app usage Change in office diastolic blood pressure after 8 weeks of app usage Correlation between app usage frequency and reduction in home morning systolic blood pressure after 8 weeks Correlation between app usage frequency and reduction in office systolic blood pressure after 8 weeks | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactKosuke Hayashi
Department of Cardiology, Nagoya City University Department of Cardiology
Outcome results
None listed