Telemonitoring in Arterial Hypertension

Randomized Trial for Telemedical Support Versus Standard Treatment to Control Arterial Hypertension

Prospective, randomized trial to assess the effects of a telemedical approach of antihypertensive treatment in comparison with standard care.

Total patient number: 60 patients.

• Intervention group: biweekly telephone calls
• Control group: standard of care

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Confirmed arterial hypertension with systolic or diastolic blood pressure >140/90 mmHg in standardized office blood pressure measurement
2. Treatment with 1 to ≤4 antihypertensive drug classes
3. Age >18 years
4. Written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Pregnancy
2. Participation in other randomized trials
3. Patients under legal supervision or guardianship