Essential hypertension
MONDO:0001134Hypertension that presents without an identifiable cause.
Also known as: idiopathic hypertension, primary hypertension
189 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New shot could tame high blood pressure – early trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis 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 …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fujian Shengdi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Gene-Targeting drug could change how we treat high blood pressure
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called ADX-850 in 28 people with mild to moderate high blood pressure. The drug uses siRNA technology to target genes involved in blood pressure regulation. The main goal is to check safety and how the drug moves through the body, with a se…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: ADARx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an app lower your blood pressure? new study says maybe.
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a smartphone app called Liebria designed to help people manage high blood pressure. 328 adults with high blood pressure used the app at home to track and lower their readings. The goal is to see if the app can help control blood pressure and improve daily life.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gaia AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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One shot to lower blood pressure? early trial begins
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a single injection of ART101 in 16 adults with high blood pressure. The goal is to see if it is safe and how it affects blood pressure over 24 weeks. Participants receive either 600 mg or 800 mg of the drug and are closely monitored.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Arnatar Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Alcohol injection to zap high blood pressure? new trial tests One-Time fix
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 trial tests a procedure called renal denervation, where a small amount of alcohol is injected around the kidney nerves to calm overactive signals that raise blood pressure. 142 people with uncontrolled hypertension will either get the real procedure or a sham (fake) …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ablative Solutions, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Zapping kidney nerves could tame tough blood pressure
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a device that uses ultrasound to disrupt overactive nerves in the kidneys, which can drive high blood pressure. About 282 adults with hypertension will either get the real procedure or a sham (fake) procedure. The goal is to see if this treatment safely lowers bl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: ReCor Medical, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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App aims to take the guesswork out of blood pressure treatment
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests if a smartphone app called OptiZ can help people with high blood pressure get better control of their condition. Participants use the app to track their blood pressure, medication, and side effects, and share reports with their doctor for personalized dose adjust…
Sponsor: Closed Loop Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Village health workers take on high blood pressure in lesotho
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether trained village health workers, using a smartphone app, can effectively manage high blood pressure in rural Lesotho. About 1,350 participants with either uncontrolled or controlled hypertension will receive either community-based care (medication and moni…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New Triple-Drug combo aims to lower blood pressure better in seniors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new fixed-dose combination pill containing three blood pressure medicines (telmisartan, amlodipine, and chlorthalidone) against another triple combination (with hydrochlorothiazide instead of chlorthalidone) in elderly patients whose blood pressure is not well …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Yuhan Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug also mend hearts? new study in kazakhstan investigates
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a dual GIP/GLP-1 drug (a type of diabetes medication) in 120 adults in Kazakhstan who have both chronic heart failure and type 2 diabetes. Participants take the drug for 40 weeks and have regular heart tests, blood work, and genetic checks. The goal is to see if …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nazarbayev University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Talking it out: new study tests if counseling boosts blood pressure control
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether motivational interviewing, a type of counseling, can help people with high blood pressure living in semi-rural areas better understand their condition, feel more confident, and stick to their treatment. About 100 adults aged 25-59 will either receive four…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Eskisehir Osmangazi University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New combo pill for high blood pressure trial pulled before start
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to test whether a new fixed-dose combination of two blood pressure medicines (olmesartan and chlorthalidone) works as well as an existing combination (olmesartan and hydrochlorothiazide) in people with untreated high blood pressure. The trial was withdrawn…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: EMS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Blood pressure pill showdown pulled before it began
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to compare two different combination pills for controlling high blood pressure: one with olmesartan and chlorthalidone, and another with olmesartan and hydrochlorothiazide (Benicar HCT). The trial was planned for people with uncontrolled hypertension but was with…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: EMS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Blueberry powder tested as natural blood pressure aid
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether eating wild blueberry powder every day can lower blood pressure and improve blood vessel health in middle-aged and older men and postmenopausal women with slightly high blood pressure. Researchers will measure artery function and stiffness over time. The …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Colorado State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Can virtual doula sessions and home monitoring prevent preeclampsia in black women?
Prevention ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study will test a telehealth group prenatal care program called Centering HER in 72 low-income, predominantly Black pregnant women in Kansas who are at moderate or high risk for preeclampsia. Participants will receive routine care plus seven doula-led virtual group sessions,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartphone exercise app tested for seniors – but study pulled
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a personalized exercise app (Gingko Active) could improve physical function in adults aged 45 and older better than a standard exercise booklet. The trial was withdrawn before any participants enrolled, so no results are available. The app was designed …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Gum disease may worsen high blood pressure, new study suggests
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 200 adults with high blood pressure and gum disease to see how gum health affects blood pressure and cholesterol levels over 6 to 12 months. Researchers will measure triglycerides and LDL cholesterol to understand the link. The goal is to learn whether treating…
Sponsor: I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New app aims to help doctors tame high blood pressure
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing a new smartphone app called ENHANCe that helps family doctors manage patients with high blood pressure using home blood pressure readings. The app scans home readings and gives the doctor a recommendation on how to adjust treatment. The study will enroll 116…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: SingHealth Polyclinics • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Family doctors train to spot heart problems with ultrasound
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether a special training program can help family doctors use focused heart ultrasound (FoCUS) to accurately detect common heart conditions like heart failure and valve disease. About 500 patients will get both a family doctor's FoCUS and a cardiologist's ful…
Sponsor: Societat Catalana de Medicina Familiar i Comunitària, Assoc. (CAMFiC) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Immune cells may reveal salt sensitivity in high blood pressure
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether immune cells (monocytes) can be used as a simple test to diagnose salt-sensitive high blood pressure. Researchers will give 20 adults with high blood pressure a high-salt and low-salt diet to see how their blood pressure and immune cells change. The go…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC