BLOOD PRESSURE

This study looks at whether a 12-week barbell strength training program can lower blood pressure and improve cholesterol in adults who are not very active. Researchers at Mayo Clinic want to see if this type of exercise can help control heart disease risk factors. Participants mu…

This study tests whether an 8-week home-based breathing exercise called Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training (IMST) can reduce dementia risk in adults aged 60-80. Participants must have at least one risk factor for dementia, such as high blood pressure or mild memory problems. Th…

This study tests whether using focused ultrasound to modify fat around the kidney can lower blood pressure in people with essential hypertension. About 30 adults with mild high blood pressure despite medication will be randomly assigned to the ultrasound treatment or a sham proce…

This study is testing two ways to help people with high blood pressure get it under control. One approach uses remote monitoring and medical support, while the other adds a community health worker to address social needs. About 1,440 adults with elevated blood pressure will take …

This study tests whether a program to improve sleep can help lower blood pressure in adults aged 30-65 who have high blood pressure and poor sleep habits. About 200 participants will either receive standard heart health information or a special sleep program with coaching and tip…

This study tests whether adding sleep health coaching to a diet and exercise program can help lower blood pressure and improve overall health. Researchers will work with 150 adults in underserved NYC neighborhoods who have high blood pressure. Participants will attend group sessi…

This study looks at whether taking ketone supplements can help older adults (ages 60-85) avoid the negative effects of a high-salt diet, such as higher blood pressure, blood vessel problems, and kidney stress. Researchers will give 30 healthy volunteers a high-salt diet with or w…

This study tests a 24-week program called Black Impact for Black men with below-ideal heart health. Participants will do weekly physical activity and health education, and work with a coach and community health worker. The goal is to see if the program improves heart health and r…

This study looks at whether replacing sugary drinks with stevia-sweetened ones can help children ages 8 to 12 control their weight and improve metabolic health. About 150 kids who are normal weight or overweight will be randomly assigned to drink stevia, sugar, or water for 8 to …

This study looks at whether adding a culturally tailored heart-health curriculum to medically tailored meal programs can improve eating habits, blood sugar, and blood pressure in people with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. It involves 160 adults from low-income New York …

This study tests whether eating grapes every day can improve gut health, reduce inflammation, and help blood vessels work better in healthy overweight adults aged 45 to 70. Participants will drink a grape powder or placebo drink twice daily for three weeks. Researchers will measu…

This study tests whether using portable air cleaners at home can reduce exposure to fine air pollution and help lower blood pressure. About 440 adults with high blood pressure who live in New York City public housing and do not smoke will take part. Participants will use air clea…

This study tests whether a simple, 5-minute daily breathing exercise (inspiratory muscle strength training) can lower blood pressure and improve blood vessel health in postmenopausal women aged 50 and older with high blood pressure. It compares this breathing exercise to standard…

This study checks if a special wrist device can measure blood pressure as accurately as the standard arm cuff method. About 355 adults will wear the device for four weeks and have their readings compared. The goal is to see if this optical monitor is a reliable, easy-to-use alter…

This study tests whether a smartphone can reliably screen for high blood pressure by recording video at your fingertip. About 100 adults will use both a smartphone and a standard arm cuff to measure their blood pressure at home for a week. Researchers will compare the two methods…

This study is testing a new device called ViTrack that measures blood pressure continuously without needing a needle in an artery. It will be used on 40 adults having surgery who already need standard invasive blood pressure monitoring. The goal is to see how well the ViTrack mat…

This study checks if a small chest-patch that uses light to measure blood pressure works as well as the standard arm-cuff method over 24 hours. About 600 adults with or without high blood pressure will wear both devices. The goal is to see if the patch is accurate, easy to use, a…

This study tests whether helping older adults (70+) with high blood pressure get better control of their numbers can also protect their memory and thinking skills. Researchers will compare a special care program (using decision-support tools and a team approach) against usual car…

This study tests a non-invasive spinal stimulation technique to help people with a recent spinal cord injury (within 30 days) manage blood pressure drops when sitting up. Participants will receive both real and sham stimulation during a sit-up test to see if it can prevent dizzin…

This study is testing a lentil protein extract for safety in 48 healthy adults aged 18-45. Researchers will also explore whether different doses can improve blood pressure, blood vessel function, and exercise performance. Participants will take the supplement or a placebo and be …

This study tests whether gentle electrical stimulation on the back can help people with chronic spinal cord injury maintain healthy blood pressure when they sit up. Participants will lie on a tilt table while their blood pressure is measured with and without stimulation. The goal…

This study tests whether a nutritional drink called 'Think Tank' can help middle-aged women (40-60 years old) think more clearly after experiencing stress. Forty healthy women who drink caffeine daily will take either the drink or a placebo and then complete thinking and memory t…

This study looks at two treatments for chronic insomnia: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT-I) and a low-dose medication called trazodone. Researchers want to see which works better for different types of insomnia and whether improving sleep also helps lower blood pressure. About …

This study looks at how stretching veins triggers a nerve reflex that affects blood pressure. Researchers will measure nerve activity and vein size in 18 healthy adults aged 21-35, using an IV anti-inflammatory drug to see if it changes the reflex. No treatment is tested; the goa…

This study explores how binge drinking affects blood pressure and small blood vessels in adults aged 50-64. Researchers will compare binge drinkers to non-drinkers and moderate drinkers. Then, they will test whether 8 weeks of aerobic exercise can improve blood pressure and blood…

This study follows 3,500 adults who survived a cardiac arrest to see how different hospital treatments (sedation, temperature control, and blood pressure management) impact their kidneys. Researchers will measure kidney failure, need for dialysis, and long-term kidney function. T…

This study looks at whether using a continuous finger cuff (VitaWave) can detect low blood pressure better than the standard arm cuff in adults having outpatient surgery. About 188 people will take part. The goal is to see if the finger cuff catches more episodes of dangerously l…

This study looks for the smallest amount of movement needed to improve heart health when you break up long periods of sitting. Researchers will test different schedules and lengths of activity breaks in 324 adults over an 8-hour day. The goal is to find a practical dose that lowe…

This study tests whether short, repeated periods of restricted blood flow to the arm (called Remote Ischaemic Conditioning) can improve how well the brain regulates its own blood supply in healthy adults aged 65 to 85. Participants will perform the procedure at home daily or thre…

This study looks at how getting less sleep than usual changes blood pressure. Researchers will monitor 45 healthy adults, including those with normal weight and obesity, to see if sleep restriction affects their blood pressure. The goal is to better understand the connection betw…

This study looks at how early menopause affects the body's ability to control blood pressure. Researchers will measure nerve activity and blood pressure in 160 women aged 35-70. The goal is to understand why some women develop high blood pressure after early menopause. No treatme…

This study looks at how eating habits and zinc levels in hair are connected to body composition, inflammation, and blood pressure in women aged 19-49 from different ethnic groups in Jakarta. Researchers will measure diet, body fat, zinc, and a blood marker of inflammation in 188 …

This study compares two methods of placing a breathing tube (fiberoptic vs direct laryngoscopy) during opioid-free anesthesia to see which keeps heart rate and blood pressure more stable. It involves 90 adults aged 18-55 having elective surgery. Researchers will also measure how …

This study aims to find out how often people with cystic fibrosis-related diabetes (CFRD) develop eye, kidney, and nerve problems, as well as heart disease risks. Researchers will enroll 200 adolescents and adults with CFRD for at least 5 years. The goal is to better understand t…

This study looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic may have changed people's physical activity, sleep, blood pressure, and mental stress. Researchers at Indiana University will track 100 adults aged 18-75 using wearable devices, fitness tests, and blood samples. The goal is to better …

This study looks at why night shift workers have higher risks for heart disease and diabetes. Researchers will test if eating only during certain hours (time-restricted eating) can improve blood vessel health and insulin sensitivity. The study involves 50 adults who have worked n…

This pilot study looks at whether opening narrowed arteries in the lower belly or pelvis with a stent can help lower blood pressure. Researchers will measure blood pressure changes in 20 adults over 12 months after the procedure. The goal is to gather early information to guide f…

This study looks at whether providing meal kits and nutrition education can improve food security, diet quality, mental health, and heart health in adults aged 40 and older with low income. About 120 participants will either receive meal kits and classes or just general nutrition…

This study tests a new camera-based system that can measure pulse, blood pressure, breathing rate, oxygen levels, and body temperature without touching the patient. The goal is to see if this contactless method works as well as traditional devices, which require physical contact …

This study tests a program that gives free fruits and vegetables to families in rural North Carolina to help them eat healthier. About 30 parents and children ages 8 to 14 will take part. Researchers will measure how much produce families eat and check health markers like blood p…

This study looks at how different weights (light vs. heavy) used in resistance exercise affect blood pressure in women aged 50-70 who have high blood pressure. Researchers will compare the immediate and 24-hour blood pressure effects of two exercise routines and a non-exercise co…

This study looks at whether stretching the veins in your legs can cause a rise in blood pressure when you stand up. Researchers will measure nerve signals and blood pressure in 30 healthy adults and people with high standing blood pressure. The goal is to better understand how th…

This study looks at how changes in blood flow to the brain affect breathing during sleep in healthy adults. Researchers will measure breathing responses to low oxygen and high carbon dioxide levels under normal and low-oxygen sleep conditions. The goal is to better understand bre…

This study looks at whether a non-invasive lung maneuver can help doctors know if a child under general anesthesia needs fluids for low blood pressure. About 48 children having surgery at Boston Children's Hospital will take part. The goal is to avoid unnecessary treatments and i…

This study is working with community groups to adapt a program called Staying Healthy After Childbirth (STAC) so it better meets the needs of Black women and birthing persons. The goal is to improve blood pressure monitoring and overall health after pregnancy. Researchers will in…

This study observes 50 adults having planned surgery to understand why blood pressure drops during anesthesia. Researchers collect detailed heart and blood vessel data and use machine learning to find patterns. The goal is to create personalized treatment recommendations, but no …

This study looks at how blood pressure and artery stiffness change between day and night in people at higher risk for heart disease, including those with kidney problems. Researchers will monitor 120 participants over 24 hours using wearable devices and collect blood and urine sa…