TASMIN5S (BP Together Study)
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Towards An Integrated Self-Monitoring SolutIoN for Stroke/TIA: The BP:Together Study
IRAS ID
261078
Contact name
Richard McManus
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
CTRG
Duration of Study in the UK
3 years, 2 months, 30 days
Research summary
This research will develop and test a new system to lower the blood pressure of stroke survivors and those who have had Transient Ischaemic Attacks (TIAs).
After a stroke or TIA, people are more likely to have a further stroke. The best way to reduce this risk is to reduce high blood pressure, at present a significant proportion of stroke survivors don’t have their high blood pressure properly controlled.
The intervention is based around stroke/TIA survivors measuring their blood pressure at home. Our group has shown, in studies where most people haven’t had a stroke/TIA, that measuring your blood pressure at home, with adjustment of blood pressure medication by your GP, leads to better control of blood pressure.
Patients will receive an invitation via their GP and if interested, will meet a research nurse to explain the study. Those who want to take part have their blood pressure measured and fill in questionnaires. Following consent we randomly allocate people to one of two groups (a) self-monitoring or (b) usual GP care.
Those who self-monitor send their blood pressure readings monthly to their GP by mobile phone/tablet or computer. Automatic reminders to take blood pressure, and to say what action (if any) they should take depending on the level of the blood pressure are sent. GPs receive summaries of patients’ blood pressures and work together to control their patients blood pressure.
Participants will see a research nurse at the beginning of the study and at six and 12 months where blood pressure measurements will be taken and questionnaires completed.
We will record interviews with some participants and meetings between them and their doctors where they discuss blood pressure. We will also talk to people about their experiences of taking part.
REC name
North West - Greater Manchester East Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
19/NW/0409
Date of REC Opinion
26 Jul 2019
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion