Effects of Different Telerehabilitation Methods In Patients With Hypertension (TELE-HT) (NCT07363447) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Different Telerehabilitation Methods In Patients With Hypertension (TELE-HT)
Turkey (Türkiye)31 participantsStarted 2024-02-28
Plain-language summary
This study aims to compare two different ways of providing exercise therapy to people with high blood pressure (hypertension) through digital technology. Participants are divided into two groups: one group performs exercises at home while being watched and guided by a physiotherapist in real-time through video calls (synchronous). The other group performs the same exercises by watching pre-recorded videos on their own (asynchronous). The study measures how these two methods affect the patients' exercise capacity, daily blood pressure levels, heart functions, and their ability to manage their own health over an 8-week period.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of systemic hypertension.
* Age between 18 and 65 years.
* Access to the internet.
* Ownership of a mobile device suitable for telerehabilitation participation.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of comorbid cardiovascular and/or pulmonary diseases.
* Unstable metabolic conditions.
* History of cerebrovascular and/or cardiovascular disease events within the past three months.
* Mental disorders that interfere with exercise cooperation.
* Balance or fall-related problems.
* Orthopedic or neurological conditions that compromise the safety of exercise.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Exercise Capacity
Timeframe: Before and after the training (0 and 8th Week)
2
Exercise Capacity
Timeframe: Before and after the training (0 and 8th weeks)