BLOOD PRESSURE

This study looks at how managing blood pressure during a clot retrieval procedure for stroke affects recovery. About 550 people having emergency clot removal will be followed to see if different blood pressure targets improve disability and survival at 90 days. The goal is to fin…

This study tests a new way 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 heart-related condition will be enrolled. Their primary care doctors will work more cl…

This study tests whether lowering blood pressure more aggressively than current guidelines can prevent major heart problems and strokes in people who have already had a stroke or mini-stroke. About 4,368 participants will be randomly assigned to either intensive blood pressure co…

This study compares two ways to manage blood pressure in people who have had a stroke. About 86 participants will use telehealth tools to help lower their blood pressure to a safe level. The goal is to find the best approach to prevent future strokes and improve heart health.

This study tests whether pharmacists can help people lower their risk of heart disease. Over 1,000 adults with conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or obesity will receive pharmacist-led support. The goal is to see if this approach reduces overall cardiovascular risk wi…

This early study tests whether briefly raising blood pressure during emergency stroke treatment can slow brain damage. About 40 adults having a clot-removal procedure will take part. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and possible, not yet to prove it works.

This study looks at whether giving extra riboflavin (vitamin B2) and folate to pregnant women with a specific gene change can help prevent high blood pressure. About 2250 women in early pregnancy will join, and those with the gene variant will receive either the vitamins or a pla…

This study tests whether bringing a mobile health unit (MHU) to underserved Detroit neighborhoods can help Black adults with slightly elevated blood pressure lower it and avoid full-blown hypertension. Participants receive personalized lifestyle coaching from community health wor…

This study tests a program to prevent high blood pressure in 528 rural Black adults in Alabama who have slightly elevated blood pressure. Participants from 30 churches will receive health education and online cooking and exercise resources. Half of the churches will also get a he…

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 (125-159 mmHg). About 120 participants will take the supplement and have their blood pressure and magnesium levels checke…

This study looks at whether recreational group drumming 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 after 12 weeks of drumming sessions. The goal is to see i…

This study looks at how sleep and your body's internal clock affect your blood pressure at night. Researchers will measure melatonin, body temperature, and blood pressure in 1,427 adults. No treatment is given—the goal is simply to understand these connections better.

This study looks at how drinking 16 ounces of water changes blood pressure and heart function in people who have had a heart transplant. Researchers want to see if water can increase blood vessel resistance. The study involves 40 stable heart transplant patients and measures thei…

This study follows over 10,000 healthy adults aged 50-75 for at least 10 years to understand how heart rate and blood pressure changes relate to future heart problems, including heart attack, stroke, and sudden death. Participants undergo simple tests to measure these body functi…

This study looks at whether regularly checking blood sugar levels without needles during early pregnancy can help predict two common problems: gestational diabetes and preeclampsia (high blood pressure). About 100 pregnant women at risk for these conditions will use a non-invasiv…

This study follows 100 adults aged 35-70 with mildly elevated blood pressure to see how a hormone called aldosterone changes over time. Researchers will measure blood pressure and hormone levels to learn more about how the body controls salt and blood pressure. The goal is to bet…

This study tests a new way of teaching called MOVI-OLE! that uses special furniture and active lessons to get kids moving more in class. Researchers will check if this helps 500 students in 5th and 6th grade think better, feel happier, and stay healthier. The goal is to see if ch…