Malignant hypertension
MONDO:0006846Severe hypertension that is characterized by rapid onset of extremely high blood pressure and hypertension-mediated organ damage.
Also known as: MHT, accelerated-malignant hypertension, hypertensive emergency, malignant phase hypertension
156 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Heart drug tested to fight COVID-19 complications
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called CardiolRx in 90 hospitalized COVID-19 patients who also had heart disease or risk factors like diabetes or high blood pressure. The goal was to see if the drug could lower the chance of death, needing intensive care, or having heart problems. The t…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cardiol Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Pill vs. IV: which works faster for postpartum hypertension?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study aimed to compare two blood pressure medications—oral nifedipine (a pill) and intravenous labetalol (given through a vein)—for treating dangerously high blood pressure in women who have just given birth. The goal was to see which drug lowers blood pressure faster. Howev…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Painkiller showdown: which is safer for the heart?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at how two common pain relievers—celecoxib (a Coxib) and naproxen (an NSAID)—affect blood clotting in people with rheumatoid arthritis who also have heart disease or are at high risk for it. All participants took low-dose aspirin daily. The goal was to see if on…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Platelet and Thrombosis Research, LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC