Summary:
The INSIGHT study is designed to help establish what factors contribute to high daytime and/or nighttime blood pressure levels and how these factors affect the heart, kidneys, and blood vessels. Participation requires several visits to Duke Clinic and three home based 24-hour blood pressure monitoring sessions.
Qualified Participants Must:
• Men and women between the ages of 30 and 60 years
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Blood pressure above 130/85 and below 160/100 mm Hg
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Not presently on blood pressure medication
Qualified Participants May Receive:
Profile of blood pressure over a 24-hour period
Results from blood work, including cholesterol and C-reactive protein
Clinical echocardiography report
Reimbursement of up to $500 upon completion of the study for time and travel expenditures