A Mixed Methods Study of the Patient-Level Barriers to and Facilitators of Pediatric Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Study IRB#:2000040799
- Last Updated:10/22/2026
The purpose of this study is to learn about pediatric patients experience with ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring is the most accurate way to diagnose hypertension in children. Thus, it has been recommended for the pediatric population to determine if they have hypertension. The results of these interviews will inform our future work aimed at improving the way we perform ambulatory blood pressure monitoring to meet our patients’ and families’ needs. Patients participating in the qualitative interview have already completed 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring as part of their routine clinical care (or have had this test ordered but have not completed it). Patients will undergo a single virtual study visit involving the e-consent (~15 minutes) and a qualitative interview (~30 minutes).
- Age5 years - 21 years
- GenderBoth
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For more information about this study, including how to volunteer, contact:
Dr. James Nugent
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Study Location
- Yale University
Eligibility Criteria
Aged ≥5 years and Referred to the pediatric nephrology clinic (pediatric hypertension or pediatric nephrology specialty clinic) - Has an ICD-10 code for hypertension disorder at the initial visit to the pediatric nephrology clinic For qualitative interviews, we will invite patients that meet the above criteria and have either completed ABPM in the last 2 years or have had ABPM ordered in the last 2 years.
