Essential hypertension

This early-stage trial is testing a new drug called KK3910 in healthy people and those with high blood pressure. The main goal is to check safety and how the drug moves through the body. It is a small, placebo-controlled study, so it is too soon to know if the drug actually works…

This Phase 2 trial tests a new drug called HDY015, which combines two medicines (QCZ484 and inclisiran) into a single injection. The goal is to see if it can safely lower both blood pressure and cholesterol in people who have both conditions. About 120 adults aged 18-75 with hype…

This study tests whether taking a daily fiber and magnesium supplement (WellBiome) for 6-8 weeks before heart surgery can improve recovery. Researchers will compare ICU time, complications, and hospital stay between 80 patients who get the supplement or a placebo. The goal is to …

This study tests whether doing wall squat exercises for 14 minutes, three times a week, can lower blood pressure and slow the buildup of plaque in arteries. Researchers will compare 100 people doing the squats with 100 people doing gentle stretching, all with high blood pressure.…

This large phase 3 trial is testing whether adding vicadrostat to the existing drug empagliflozin can reduce the risk of heart problems in adults with type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. About 11,800 participants will take either the combination or a placebo …

This study looks at the long-term safety of the drug pelacarsen in people with high lipoprotein(a) and heart disease. About 5,700 participants who finished a previous pelacarsen trial will receive the drug and be monitored for side effects and heart events. The goal is to see if …

This pilot study tests whether a sleep health program designed for couples can improve sleep and blood pressure. Fifty couples will take part in an 8-week program that includes sleep education, coaching, and a Fitbit to track sleep. The goal is to see if working together as a tea…

This study tests a single dose of an experimental drug called ALN-AGT01 in adults with mild to moderate high blood pressure who have already been treated with another drug, zilebesiran. The goal is to see if it safely helps control blood pressure by measuring changes in blood pre…

This study tests a health coaching program called STAR-MAP to help older adults (age 40+) with high blood pressure take their medication regularly. About 402 participants with uncontrolled blood pressure and low medication adherence will be recruited through a Louisiana health in…

This study looks at whether giving older adults with high blood pressure practical advice and air cleaners can reduce their exposure to heat and air pollution. About 100 people aged 65 and older from Barcelona and Nicosia will take part. They will wear sensors to track temperatur…

This study tests whether Yufeng Ningxin, a traditional Chinese medicine, can safely lower blood pressure in adults with mild hypertension. About 350 people aged 18-65 with untreated or washed-out high blood pressure will receive either the herbal tablet or a placebo for 8 weeks. …

This study tests a special pacemaker setting designed to lower blood pressure in people with hypertension. About 500 adults who already have or need a pacemaker will take part. The goal is to see if this new setting safely reduces average blood pressure over 24 hours, compared to…

This study is testing a digital app called VIRTUES that provides educational resources and treatment recommendations for heart conditions like atrial fibrillation and heart failure. Researchers will enroll 2000 patients across 11 modules to see if the app is easy to use and helps…

This phase 3 trial is testing whether adding baxdrostat to the standard drug dapagliflozin can better prevent heart failure and cardiovascular death in people with type 2 diabetes who already have heart disease and high blood pressure. About 11,300 participants will receive eithe…

This study is tracking 1,000 patients with high blood pressure who receive the Paradise Ultrasound Renal Denervation treatment. The procedure uses ultrasound energy to calm overactive nerves near the kidneys, which can help lower blood pressure. Researchers are monitoring blood p…

This study looks at whether adding a slow breathing technique (coherent breathing) to aerobic exercise improves heart and lung health and quality of life more than exercise alone. Forty adults with stage 1 high blood pressure will take part in a 4-week program. Researchers will m…

This study tests whether a special activity score, calculated from heart rate data, can help people who have completed cardiac rehab stick to exercise guidelines. About 318 participants will wear a smartwatch for 4 months and do an exercise test at the end. Researchers will compa…

This study is testing a new educational tool called the Decreased Salt High Potassium (DSHP) Tool, designed to help adults with high blood pressure reduce their salt intake and eat more potassium-rich foods. About 190 participants from two clinics in Singapore will either receive…

This study tests whether text messages can help people who have finished cardiac rehab keep up healthy habits like weight management, physical activity, and taking medications. Researchers will enroll 400 people from groups often left out of heart research. The study compares dif…

This study tests whether a new combination drug works better than taking two separate medicines for people with both high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. About 228 adults will take either the combo pill or a single-ingredient pill for 12 weeks. Researchers will check changes …

This study tests whether genetic testing can help veterans at high risk for heart disease start and stick with statin medications. About 410 veterans aged 40-75 with diabetes or heart disease who are not currently taking statins will receive either a genetic report on their stati…

This study tests whether beetroot powder, which is rich in nitrates, can help lower blood pressure in people with resistant hypertension (high blood pressure that doesn't respond well to standard medications). Researchers will monitor blood pressure changes in 50 participants ove…

This observational study will follow 12,000 Korean adults with stage 1 hypertension who are newly prescribed OLMETEC or OLMETEC Plus. The main goal is to see how well the medication controls blood pressure over 24 hours, especially at night. Participants will have their blood pre…

This study tests whether a non-invasive technique called remote ischemic preconditioning (RIPC) can help lower blood pressure in people with mild hypertension. RIPC involves briefly restricting blood flow to an arm using a cuff, which may trigger protective effects. Researchers w…

This study tests whether adding digital coaching to home-based cardiac rehabilitation helps veterans complete more rehab sessions and improve their heart health. 150 veterans with heart disease will be randomly assigned to standard home rehab or home rehab plus a private social m…

This study looks at whether eating wild blueberries can improve heart health, thinking skills, and gut bacteria in Black and White adults aged 45-65 with high blood pressure. Participants will eat blueberries daily and have their blood pressure, artery stiffness, and cognitive fu…

This study looks at whether people at moderate risk for heart problems should continue or stop taking aspirin before a colonoscopy. About 2,500 participants will be randomly assigned to take either aspirin or a placebo for a few days around the procedure. The goal is to see which…

This study tests if dapagliflozin, a diabetes drug, can reduce heart and blood vessel risks in women who had high blood pressure during pregnancy. About 200 participants will take either the drug or a placebo daily for six months after delivery. The goal is to see if the drug imp…

This study tests whether a mobile health program that helps children sleep longer can lower their blood pressure. Ten children recently diagnosed with essential hypertension who sleep 7.5 hours or less on school nights will use a sleep tracker and receive guidance to extend their…

This study tests a program called CVD-FIT for African American adults who struggle to afford food and are at risk for heart disease. Participants get monthly income support, weekly incentives to buy healthy food, and phone-based education on heart health. The goal is to see if th…

This study tests whether combining transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) with isometric exercise can improve blood pressure in people with resistant hypertension. Resistant hypertension means blood pressure stays high despite taking three or more medications. The tri…

This study tests whether powerful weight loss drugs (like semaglutide or tirzepatide) can lower blood pressure enough for young adults (ages 18-40) with obesity and early-stage hypertension to stop taking daily blood pressure pills. Sixty participants will either receive the weig…

This Phase 2 trial tests an injectable drug called HRS-9563 in 234 adults with mild to moderate hypertension. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either the drug or a placebo injection. The main goal is to see if HRS-9563 can safely lower average blood pressure over 24 …

This study tests if using focused ultrasound to modify fat around the kidney can safely lower blood pressure in people with hypertension. About 30 adults with mild high blood pressure despite medication will be enrolled. The treatment is compared to a sham procedure to see if it …

This study is testing whether giving air conditioners and a $100 electricity subsidy to older adults in Boston neighborhoods can reduce heat stress, heat strain, and related health problems. One hundred participants aged 55-95 who don't have AC will be randomly assigned to receiv…

This study tests whether bempedoic acid, a cholesterol-lowering drug, can reduce artery inflammation and improve heart health in people with HIV. About 121 adults aged 40 and older with well-controlled HIV and at least one heart disease risk factor will receive either the drug or…

This study tests whether a telemedicine system (HealthCap app) can keep blood pressure under control as well as regular face-to-face doctor visits in people with stable hypertension. About 364 participants will either use the app for remote monitoring and automatic medication ref…

This phase 3 trial tests whether a combination pill containing sacubitril and valsartan (CKD-202A) works better than valsartan alone for essential hypertension. About 324 adults with high blood pressure will take either the combo or the standard drug for 10 weeks. The main goal i…

This study tests a home blood pressure monitoring program paired with health education and coaching for rural adults with uncontrolled hypertension. About 334 participants will either get the coaching program or a standard health app. The goal is to see if the program lowers bloo…

This early-stage trial is testing a new drug called KN060 for people with essential hypertension (high blood pressure). Sixty adults aged 18 to 65 will receive either KN060 or a placebo by IV drip every two weeks for 12 weeks. The main goal is to see if KN060 safely lowers blood …

This Phase 3 trial tests whether taking dapagliflozin and telmisartan together works better than either drug alone for people with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. About 221 adults will receive either the combo or a single drug for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure chang…

This large observational study will follow 20,000 adults with essential hypertension who are prescribed one of two combination pills containing fimasartan. The main goal is to see how well these pills control blood pressure over 12 weeks, and a longer follow-up of up to 2 years w…

This study is testing a special mattress that can measure heart rate, breathing, temperature, and body position without touching the patient. It is designed for people with heart disease who are in the hospital. The goal is to see if this wireless system works as well as standard…

This study checks if a quick, non-invasive finger test (QuantaFlo HD) can detect early signs of heart dysfunction. Researchers will compare the finger test results with standard heart ultrasound measurements in 600 adults who have risk factors like high blood pressure or diabetes…

This study tests a smartphone app designed to help people prepare for heart surgery through exercise, nutrition tips, and telehealth check-ins. About 40 adults awaiting surgery will either use the app or receive standard care. Researchers want to see if the app is easy to use, ac…

This study tests two different stitch materials (PDS and Vicryl) for closing groin incisions after planned vascular surgery. About 259 adults will be randomly assigned to one stitch type or the other. The goal is to see which material leads to fewer wound problems.

This study tests whether a daily movement program led by a kinesiologist can reduce frailty in 60 hospitalized heart patients. Frailty makes people weaker and more likely to have longer hospital stays or be readmitted. The program encourages simple activities like standing, walki…

This study tests whether adding a program that targets sleep and stress (called RESST) to standard cardiac rehabilitation helps heart patients recover better. About 200 adults with heart conditions who also have poor sleep or high stress will take part. Researchers will measure s…

This early study tests whether a peptide called IRW, found in egg white hydrolysate, can help manage high blood sugar and blood pressure. About 28 participants at risk for or with type 2 diabetes will consume a smoothie with the peptide on four separate days, while a healthy cont…

This study tests a web-based app called IAMABLE that provides evidence-based rehabilitation strategies for people with chronic conditions like heart disease, arthritis, or neurological disorders. Fifty adults aged 45 to 75 will use the app for 4 months to set goals and learn abou…

This study tests whether a type of talk therapy called Behavioral Activation, delivered via home-based telehealth, can improve social functioning and mood in veterans recently discharged from the hospital for a heart condition. About 132 veterans with depression will receive eith…

This study compares a women-only cardiac rehabilitation program to the standard mixed-gender program for women with heart disease. Sixty women aged 40-80 will attend 36 sessions over 12 weeks, with extra women-focused education. Researchers will measure attendance, completion rat…

This study is testing whether inhaling lavender oil three times a week for a month can reduce anxiety, improve sleep quality, and lower blood pressure in people with primary hypertension. Fifty participants will be randomly assigned to either receive lavender oil inhalation plus …

This study tests a program called One-Mind One-Heart that combines mindfulness and behavior change skills to help older adults with HIV reduce stress and improve heart health. The program includes text messages and covers topics like physical activity, diet, and substance use. Th…

This study is testing whether herbal medicine and vitamin IV therapy can reduce symptoms of anxiety, fibromyalgia, arthritis, chronic pain, and high blood pressure. Researchers plan to enroll 25 people and measure improvements in health and quality of life. The approach uses natu…

This study tests whether a standardized, step-by-step protocol for giving blood thinner injections (low-molecular-weight heparin) can reduce bruising and pain in heart patients. About 180 patients in cardiac care units will be randomly assigned to receive injections either by the…

This registry study will enroll 200,000 high-risk cardiac patients to see how well an AI platform called Willem can detect heart problems from standard ECGs. The AI's readings will be compared to expert cardiologist diagnoses, but the AI results won't be shared with doctors, so p…

This study aims to learn more about how diseases related to blood clots, the immune system, and blood vessels start and change over time. Researchers will enroll up to 1,000 people aged 5 and older, including those with these conditions, their healthy relatives, and healthy volun…

This study aims to learn more about heart and blood vessel diseases by observing people who have them or are at risk. Researchers will collect samples and perform tests like imaging and stress tests on up to 5,000 participants, including healthy volunteers and relatives of affect…

This study creates a large database of about 12,000 people with and without heart disease. Researchers collect medical information and blood samples to analyze factors that influence heart conditions like coronary artery disease, heart failure, and stroke. The goal is to better u…

This study looks at medical records of 1,000 older heart patients in Russia to see if they were prescribed potentially harmful medications during the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers will use a medical database to count how often these risky prescriptions happened and check for dan…

This study is creating a large collection of blood, urine, stool, and heart tissue samples from 10,000 people with and without heart or metabolic conditions. The goal is to store these samples along with medical information to speed up future research into what causes these disea…

This study is testing whether simple nutritional checks before heart surgery can predict how well patients recover. Researchers will give 250 patients questionnaires, blood and urine tests, and measure grip strength and body composition. They will then see if these measures are l…

This study is collecting medical data and biological samples from people with genetic conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels, their relatives, and healthy volunteers. The goal is to better understand these diseases, improve diagnosis, and lay the groundwork for future t…

This study uses a special eye scan (OCT angiography) to take detailed pictures of blood vessels in the back of the eye. Researchers will follow about 1,050 people with retinal diseases like diabetic retinopathy and healthy volunteers to see how these images can help detect early …

This study looks at whether people with type 2 diabetes, COPD, or heart disease who join a health program in Halsnaes Municipality improve their physical function and well-being. About 194 adults will be tracked before and after the program using tests and questionnaires. The goa…

This study compares three new wearable blood pressure monitors (ABPMPro, Aktiia, and Spacelabs) to see how well they measure blood pressure and physical activity. One hundred adults with normal or high blood pressure will wear the devices for 48 hours. The goal is to find out if …

This study follows 300 people who had hospital-acquired pneumonia to see how it affects their heart and lungs over 18 months. Researchers will take blood samples, swabs, and perform heart and lung tests to understand the link between pneumonia and later cardiovascular problems li…

This study is testing a comprehensive MRI scan to see if it can better diagnose different heart conditions. Researchers will scan 2,000 adults with suspected or confirmed heart disease. The goal is to create a standard imaging method that improves early detection and risk predict…

This study aims to find genes that cause high blood pressure starting in childhood. Researchers will follow 2,300 people aged 2 and older, including those with childhood-onset hypertension and their healthy relatives, for up to 10 years. Participants provide blood, urine, and che…

This study is testing whether artificial intelligence can predict if someone will develop one of five common diseases: diabetes, heart disease, breast cancer, back pain, or arthritis. Researchers will collect health data from 1,000 adults aged 30 to 60, including medical records,…

This pilot study tests whether a drug called aprepitant (currently used for nausea) can lower a hormone called aldosterone in people with severe sleep apnea and high blood pressure. The study will enroll 24 adults and measure aldosterone levels before and after taking the drug or…

This study looks at how bacteria in the mouth might help control blood pressure in children aged 10-18 with high blood pressure. Researchers will collect saliva and do simple mouth exams to compare these children with healthy peers. No drugs or treatments are given—the goal is to…

This study uses advanced heart MRI to see how bariatric surgery and cardiac rehabilitation change the heart's structure and function. Researchers will scan 150 adults before and 6-12 months after these metabolic treatments. The goal is to understand how the heart adapts to these …

This study will use a new type of cardiac MRI to look at the heart's microscopic structure in 1,000 people—both healthy volunteers and those with various heart conditions. The goal is to see if this advanced imaging can detect early signs of heart damage better than standard test…

This study is building a huge database of up to 800,000 Korean patients with heart or brain vascular disease. By tracking their health over many years, researchers hope to understand the unique patterns and risk factors in this population. The goal is to create a platform that ca…

This study will track 1,200 adults in semi-rural Tanzania to find out how common chronic kidney disease (CKD) is and what factors increase the risk. Participants will have blood and urine tests at the start, after 90 days, and again after one year. The goal is to create better wa…

This study is creating a large biobank of blood, DNA, plasma, and tissue samples from 15,000 people with and without heart and aortic diseases. Researchers will use this information to better understand conditions like aortic aneurysm, heart failure, and bicuspid aortic valve. Th…

This study aims to develop better MRI methods for imaging the heart and brain, and to describe heart diseases using these new techniques. It will also investigate whether gadolinium, a common MRI contrast agent, stays in the body long after use. Up to 5,000 healthy volunteers and…

This study will use advanced heart MRI scans on up to 100,000 people with known or suspected heart disease. The goal is to learn how these scans can help doctors better understand, diagnose, and treat different heart conditions. Researchers will track participants' health over ti…

This study is creating a registry of over 10,000 people with high blood pressure. Researchers will collect data on their health, treatments, and outcomes to find patterns and improve care. The goal is to help doctors provide more personalized and effective treatment based on real…

This study creates a large collection of blood, tissue, and medical information from up to 5,000 people with or at risk for pediatric heart disease. Researchers will use these samples to better understand the disease and find new ways to diagnose or treat it in the future. Partic…

This study looks at whether stretching the veins in your legs causes a rise in blood pressure when you stand up, a condition called orthostatic hypertension. Researchers will use a tilt table and inflatable trousers to gently stretch leg veins in 30 healthy adults and people with…

This study is testing a tool called B-COMPASS that uses a 22-question survey to predict whether people will follow their prescribed treatments. Researchers will enroll 3100 adults with cardiovascular, endocrine, immune, nerve, cancer, or rare diseases across Europe. The goal is t…

This study is testing whether giving probiotics after heart surgery can improve recovery by changing the bacteria in the gut. Researchers will measure certain chemicals in the blood that come from gut bacteria. The trial involves 30 adults scheduled for heart surgery, who will re…

This study is checking whether people newly diagnosed with high blood pressure who also have high homocysteine levels are more likely to have early signs of heart stiffness. Researchers will measure homocysteine in blood and use ultrasound to look at heart function in 500 adults.…

This study collects blood samples from 1500 adults at risk for heart disease to discover new biomarkers that can predict future heart attacks, strokes, or blocked leg arteries. Participants are seen at a specialized prevention center and provide samples and health data at the sta…

This study tests whether a single PET tracer (FDG) can measure both blood flow and sugar use in the heart, instead of needing two separate tracers. Researchers will compare results from FDG with a dedicated flow tracer in 60 healthy adults and people with heart disease. The goal …

This study tests a program called Heart-to-Heart, where community health workers help low-income patients make informed choices about cardiac rehab after a heart event. About 50 adults from Johns Hopkins Hospital will take part. The goal is to see if the program is practical and …

This study will enroll 5,000 adults with chronic heart conditions like heart failure, high blood pressure, or aortic stenosis. Participants will wear a Prolaio digital health patch that monitors heart rate, breathing, and other vital signs. The goal is to observe how these condit…

This study looks at whether three common blood pressure medications (beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, and calcium channel blockers) affect balance and fall risk in adults newly diagnosed with high blood pressure. About 186 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the three …

This study is reviewing medical records from 5,000 heart and blood vessel surgery patients to find factors that influence recovery and survival. Researchers are looking at data from 2001 to 2013 to identify what leads to complications or death after surgery. The goal is to improv…

This study collects small heart tissue samples from 400 adults undergoing heart procedures. Researchers will analyze these samples to find new markers that could help diagnose heart diseases earlier and better understand how the heart works in health and disease. The goal is to i…

This study uses a special eye scan called OCTA to measure the density of tiny blood vessels in the retina. Researchers will compare results from 64 people—half with cardiovascular disease and half healthy—to see if the scan can reliably detect vessel changes linked to heart probl…

This study is testing whether adding genetic and imaging information to standard risk assessments can better predict heart disease in 30,000 healthy Italian adults aged 40-80. Participants will have their risk calculated using traditional methods and then again with the added dat…

This study is testing a virtual patient navigation program for 260 English, Chinese, or Spanish speakers with breast cancer or heart disease. The goal is to see if a phone-based portal can help underserved people get the support they need, even though it won't fully replace in-pe…

This study follows over 10,000 Moroccan adults for 10 years after a heart screening. Researchers will track heart attacks, strokes, and heart-related deaths to build a risk score tailored to the Moroccan population. The goal is to better predict and prevent heart disease in Moroc…

This study is building a biobank of blood and tissue samples from 500 patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Researchers will analyze these samples to better understand the causes and progression of heart disease. The goal is to improve future diagnosis and treatment, but no new th…

This early-stage study is testing a new drug called BCD101 in 56 healthy adults to see if it is safe and how the body processes it. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo, and researchers will monitor for side effects and measure drug levels in the blood. This stu…

Primary aldosteronism is a common but often missed cause of high blood pressure. This study will analyze blood, urine, and adrenal tissue from 400 people to find biological markers that could lead to earlier diagnosis. Researchers hope to use advanced lab techniques and machine l…

This study is looking at children ages 7 to 18 who have been newly diagnosed with high blood pressure. Researchers want to understand how certain hormones in the body, like angiotensin-(1-7), may contribute to damage in the heart, kidneys, and blood vessels. Over two years, they …

This study aims to see if voice recordings from a smartphone can help detect heart disease. Researchers will collect voice samples and health data from up to 1 million adults using the Mayo Clinic app. No treatment is given; the goal is to gather information for future AI tools.

This study is testing whether a smartwatch, combined with artificial intelligence and remote doctor check-ins, can help detect heart issues like atrial fibrillation and unstable angina earlier than usual. Researchers at the University of Sao Paulo will enroll 520 adults with hear…

This study is observing 900 adults in Greece who have both chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and at least one heart condition. Researchers will track their health for two years, recording lung flare-ups, heart complications, hospital visits, and quality of life. The go…

This study looks at how different weights during resistance exercise affect blood pressure in women aged 50-70 with high blood pressure. Participants will do low-load or high-load exercises, or a non-exercise control task. Researchers will measure blood pressure changes right aft…