An observational study in Hypertension, sponsored by Simonetti Giacomo. Recruiting at 1 site in Switzerland. Open to participants aged 21 Years to 35 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-09-15.
Sponsored by Simonetti Giacomo · Observational
Hypertension is one of the main risk factors for the onset of cardiovascular diseases. It is often silent, and most individuals are unaware they have it.
The 24-hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (24-hour ABPM) device allows for continuous blood pressure monitoring over a 24-hour period and is currently considered the gold standard for diagnosing hypertension. However, it is expensive, time-consuming for healthcare personnel, bulky, and often uncomfortable to wear-especially during the night.
Recently, other blood pressure monitoring devices have entered the market. One of them is the Aktiia bracelet, renamed as Hilo band as of 8 april 2025, (Hilo band SA, Neuchâtel, Switzerland), CE-marked, which estimates blood pressure and heart rate using a pulse wave analysis (PWA) technique. Hilo band is non-invasive, comfortable to wear, and allows for long-term blood pressure monitoring.
However, there is insufficient data to support the use of Hilo band in healthcare settings for the diagnosis and monitoring of hypertension. In one study, Hilo band was compared to the 24-hour ABPM only for daytime blood pressure readings in a population enrolled in a cardiac rehabilitation program, and thus was not tested in apparently 'healthy' individuals who may be hypertensive. Another study assessed Hilo band's performance compared to double auscultation in older adults aged 65 to 85 years in different body positions (sitting, standing, and lying down), and therefore did not include a younger population.
In our research project, we aim to evaluate the performance of Hilo band compared to 24-hour ABPM in a younger population, considering both daytime and nighttime blood pressure measurements.
This research project is a single-center non-interventional performance study of San Giovanni Hospital in Bellinzona comparing the systolic and diastolic blood pressure measurement of Hilo band with the systolic and diastolic blood pressure measurement of the 24-h ABPM of 40 young participants between 21 and 35 years of age.
This is a single-centre non-interventional performance research project investigating the performance of Hilo band in two different study populations: population 1 and population 2.
In population 1, we will recruit young participants between 21 and 35 years of age that come to our San Giovanni Hospital in Bellinzona with indication to receive a 24-hour BPM.
On the other hand, in population 2, we will recruit healthy, voluntary individuals between 21 and 35 years of age.
Population 2:
Population 1:
Exclusion Criteria for both population 1 and 2:
No indications for blood pressure measurements
Indications to receive blood pressure measurement of 24-hours
Evaluate the 24-hour performance of Hilo band in measuring diastolic and systolic blood pressure values in young subjects of 21-35 years of age. We will use the 24h ABPM as a reference method
To assess our primary endpoint, the 24-hour systolic and diastolic pressure averages (including waking and sleeping hours) of Hilo band will be compared to the 24-hour systolic and diastolic pressure averages of the 24-h ABPM, respectively. A similar performance of the two devices is defined as a standard deviation from the 24-hour (including waking and/or sleeping hours) average systolic and/or diastolic pressure values of maximum 10 mmHg, as reported in previous studies. We will consider valid and include in the analysis 24-h ABPM recordings lasting ≥22 hours with ≥80% of successful readings, and cumulative recording gaps no greater than 2 hours. On the other hand, Hilo band's blood pressure recordings are considered valid if at least 24 measurements are recorded during the 24 hours period.
Time frame: 24 hours
Assessing the consistency of the performance of Hilo band in measuring systolic and diastolic blood pressure values in young subject of 21-35 years of age over a 3-day period with the 24-h ABPM as a reference method
The 72-hour systolic and diastolic pressure averages (including waking and sleeping hours) of Hilo band will be compared to the 24-hour systolic and diastolic pressure averages of the 24-h ABPM, respectively. A similar performance of the two devices is defined as a difference in the average 72-hour (for Hilo band) and 24-hours (for the 24-h ABPM) systolic and diastolic pressure values (including waking and sleeping hours) of up to 10 mmHg, as reported in previous studies. We will consider valid and include in the analysis 24-h ABPM recordings lasting ≥22 hours with ≥80% of successful readings, and cumulative recording gaps no greater than 2 hours. On the other hand, Hilo band blood pressure recordings are considered valid if at least 24 measurements are recorded per day/24-hours, for a total of at least 72 measurements recorded during the 3 days/72 hours period.
Time frame: 3 days
Evaluate the performance of Hilo band in effectively classifying hypertension in young subjects of 21-35 years of age with the 24-h ABPM as a reference method.
We assess Hilo band's performance in classifying hypertensive and normotensive subjects as effective if Hilo band correctly classifies 90% of hypertensive subjects and 90% normotensive subjects, respectively. We define hypertensive and normotensive individuals as follows: Hypertension for systolic and diastolic blood pressure measurement of Hilo band and 24-h ABPM: * 24-h average: ≥ 130 mmHg and/or ≥80 mmHg * Day time (or awake) average: ≥ 135 mmHg and/or ≥ 85 mmHg * Night time (or sleep) average: ≥ 120 mmHg and/or ≥ 70 mmHg Normotension for systolic and diastolic blood pressure measurement of Hilo band and 24-h ABPM: * 24-h average: \< 130 mmHg and/or \< 80 mmHg * Day time (or awake) average: \< 135 mmHg and/or \< 85 mmHg * Night time (or sleep) average: \< 120 mmHg and/or \< 70 mmHg
Time frame: 3 days
Evaluate the degree of satisfaction of the use of the Hilo band by study participants and physicians with the 24-h ABPM as a reference method.
The questionnaires we use to assess the degree of satisfaction with the use of Hilo band by the physicians and participants consist of two types of questions: questions with yes/no answers and questions with answers ranging from 1 (lowest satisfaction) to 5 (highest satisfaction). We define the degree of satisfaction with the use of Hilo band by the participants and physicians as follows: * For questions with yes/no answers: 1. 0-49% of total yes answers: participants and physicians not satisfied 2. 50-69% of total yes answers: participants and physicians fairly satisfied 3. 70-100% of total yes answers: participants and physicians very satisfied * For questions with answers from 1 to 10: 1. Average of answers \< 2.75: participants and physicians not satisfied 2. Average of answers between 2.75 and 3.75: participants and physicians fairly satisfied 3. Average of answers \> 3.75: participants and physicians very satisfied
Time frame: 3 days
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