BLOOD PRESSURE

This study tests whether taking 480 mg of magnesium glycinate daily for 12 weeks can lower blood pressure in adults with slightly high systolic blood pressure (130-159 mmHg). 120 participants will be randomly assigned to get the supplement or a placebo. The main goal is to see if…

This study tests whether a natural supplement called nicotinamide riboside can improve artery stiffness and lower blood pressure in people with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease. About 118 adults aged 35-80 will take either the supplement or a placebo for 3 months. The go…

This study looks at whether providing medically tailored groceries can help people with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure keep up healthy eating habits and control their blood sugar and blood pressure. About 80 adults who already took part in a meal delivery study will rece…

This study tests whether adding culturally tailored heart-health education to medically tailored meal programs helps people with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure eat better and improve their blood sugar and blood pressure. About 176 adults from low-income New York City nei…

This study tests whether a very low blood pressure target (below 120 mmHg) can prevent major heart problems in people who have had a stroke or mini-stroke. About 4,300 participants are randomly assigned to either intensive or standard blood pressure control and followed for about…

This study compares two ways to help stroke survivors control their blood pressure using telehealth. About 86 participants will receive either enhanced remote monitoring or standard care. The goal is to see which approach better helps people reach a safe blood pressure target and…

This study tests a new way for cancer doctors and primary care doctors to work together to help cancer survivors manage other health problems like high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol. About 800 adults with certain cancers and at least one of these conditions will …

This study tests whether a pharmacist-led program can help people reduce their risk of heart disease. Over 1,000 adults with conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or obesity are taking part. Pharmacists use a step-by-step guide to assess risk and support lifestyle change…

This study tests whether carefully managing blood pressure during a clot-removal procedure for stroke can improve patient recovery. About 550 people having emergency clot retrieval will have their systolic blood pressure kept within a specific target range. Researchers will then …

This pilot study tests whether temporarily raising blood pressure with drugs like phenylephrine or norepinephrine can reduce brain damage in people having a major stroke. About 40 adults with large-vessel blockage strokes will receive the blood pressure boost during standard clot…

This study tests whether a program using church-based health coaches can help rural Black adults with slightly high blood pressure lower it. Participants from 30 churches in Alabama will get health education and online cooking and exercise classes. Half will also get a health coa…

This study tests whether a mobile health unit program can help Black adults in Detroit lower their blood pressure and prevent stage 2 hypertension. Participants receive personalized lifestyle coaching from community health workers. The goal is to address social barriers like food…

This study tests whether taking riboflavin (vitamin B2) and a form of folate can prevent high blood pressure in pregnant women who have a specific gene variant (MTHFR TT). About 2250 women in their first trimester are being recruited. Those with the gene variant will receive the …

This study looks at whether weekly group drumming for 8 weeks can improve the health of people aged 60 and older living in the community. Researchers will measure changes in quality of life, depression, sleep, and blood pressure. 300 participants will take part, and the goal is t…

This study examines how different hospital treatments—sedation, temperature control, and blood pressure management—after a cardiac arrest impact kidney function. Researchers will follow 3500 adults who were resuscitated from a heart attack outside the hospital. The goal is to und…

This study tests a new classroom setup where traditional desks are replaced with standing desks, fitballs, and wall boards to get kids moving more. Researchers will track 500 students in Spain to see if this reduces sitting time and improves thinking, fitness, and well-being. The…

This long-term study is following over 10,000 healthy adults aged 50-75 to understand how the body's natural regulation of heart rate and blood pressure relates to future heart disease, stroke, and sudden death. Participants undergo non-invasive tests like a special ECG and carot…

This study looks at how sleep and your internal body clock influence blood pressure at night. Researchers will monitor over 1,400 participants using a constant routine protocol—staying awake in a dim room for over 24 hours—to measure melatonin, body temperature, and blood pressur…

This study follows 100 adults aged 35-70 with mildly elevated blood pressure to see how their aldosterone hormone system changes over time. Participants will eat special high-salt or low-salt diets for a few days each year to test how their body responds. The goal is to better un…

This study tests how drinking 500 ml of water affects blood pressure and heart function in 40 stable heart transplant patients. Researchers will measure changes in blood vessel resistance and blood pressure over 40 minutes. The goal is to understand if water can be a simple way t…

This pilot study is testing a device called LabClasp that measures blood sugar without needles. Researchers want to see if regular, non-invasive glucose checks can help predict gestational diabetes and preeclampsia in pregnant women. The study plans to enroll 100 women with at le…