Translational and implementation science

Overview

This sub-theme within HART covers clinical trials, validation studies, collaborations with hospitals and clinics on scientific and non-scientific initiatives as well as broader community engagement projects. Current projects include urinary proteomics and home blood pressure telemonitoring for healthcare reform, community-based hypertension management strategies to support the provision of optimal care for people living with hypertension and validation of blood pressure measuring devices in children and adults.

 

Sub-theme Leader: Prof Lebo Gafane-Matemane

 

UPRIGHT-HTM (Urinary Proteomics Combined with Home Blood Pressure Telemonitoring for HealthCare Reform [NCT04299529]

Co-Investigator in South Africa: Dr GG Mokwatsi

The UPRIGHT-HTM study aims to compare risk stratification, treatment efficiency and health economic outcomes of a diagnostic approach based on home blood pressure telemonitoring combined with urinary proteomic profiling with home blood pressure telemonitoring alone.

Read more here:

Urinary proteomics combined with home blood pressure telemonitoring for health care reform trial-First progress report

UPRIGHT