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The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of self-monitoring salt intake on blood pressure in hypertensive patients.

March 28, 2026Open Access

Wcn26-3604 Effectiveness of Self-Monitoring of Salt Intake Using Salt Meter in Hypertensive Patients in Primary Care: A Clustered-Randomized Controlled Trial

Key Points

The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of self-monitoring salt intake on blood pressure in hypertensive patients.
Clustered-randomized controlled trial design
Participants include adults with uncontrolled and resistant hypertension
Salt meter used for self-monitoring of salt intake
Assessment of blood pressure changes and safety of the intervention
Participants had elevated blood pressure despite multiple antihypertensive medications
Common comorbidities included dyslipidaemia, type 2 diabetes, and obesity
BaxAsia will measure seated office blood pressure changes after intervention

Abstract

Conclusion:Participants randomised in BaxAsia were representative of adults primarily from Asia with uHTN or rHTN with elevated SBP despite multiple antihypertensive medications.A history of dyslipidaemia, type 2 diabetes and/or obesity were the most common comorbidities.BaxAsia will assess the seated office blood pressurelowering effect and safety of baxdrostat in the study participants.I have potential conflict of interest to disclose.Participation in advisory council/committees for

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