ESSENTIAL HYPERTENSION

This study looked at whether omega-3 supplements from plants can improve blood vessel function in people with high blood pressure and metabolic syndrome. About 95 adults with treated hypertension and at least two signs of metabolic syndrome took part. Researchers measured how wel…

This study tested whether regularly warming the lower legs in warm water (42°C) could help lower blood pressure in women aged 60-85 with hypertension. Participants did 45-minute leg soaks four times a week for 8 weeks, while also taking a standard blood pressure pill. The goal wa…

This study tested whether adding a third drug (DWC202314) to a two-drug combination (DWC202405/DWC202313) works better for people whose high blood pressure is not controlled by the two drugs alone. 198 adults with essential hypertension took part. The main goal was to see if the …

This study looked at whether adding paced or diaphragmatic breathing to mat Pilates can improve heart and lung fitness, reduce shortness of breath, lower stress and anxiety, and boost quality of life in people with stage II hypertension. Sixty-three adults aged 40 to 50 took part…

This study tested whether adding a second drug (DWC202314) to an existing one (DWC202404) can lower blood pressure more effectively in people whose blood pressure remains high on just one medication. 192 adults with essential hypertension took part. The goal was to see if the com…

This study tested whether taking two blood pressure medicines together works better than taking either one alone. About 890 adults with mild-to-moderate high blood pressure took part. The goal was to see if the combination lowers blood pressure more effectively and safely over 8 …

This study tested whether taking two experimental drugs together (BR1018B and BR1018C) can safely lower both blood pressure and LDL cholesterol better than existing treatments. 156 adults with essential hypertension and primary hypercholesterolemia took part. The goal was to see …

This study looked at whether a new blood marker called EM66 can help doctors tell the difference between high blood pressure caused by rare adrenal tumors (pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma) and high blood pressure from other causes. Researchers measured EM66 levels in 60 adults …

This study tested whether a short lesson on good sleep habits could improve sleep and blood pressure in adults with high blood pressure. 138 people took part, with half receiving the sleep lesson and a brochure, and the other half getting usual care. After 8 weeks, the group that…

This study looked at whether taking ketone supplements for five days changes how the kidneys work and affects blood pressure in people with high blood pressure. Nineteen adults with essential hypertension took either a ketone drink or a placebo, then switched after a break. The g…

This study looked at how blood pressure medications affect brain blood flow and thinking skills in older adults with high blood pressure. Researchers gave 27 participants either a drug or a placebo for 1-2 weeks and measured brain blood flow, nerve activity, and cognitive functio…

This study tested a new drug called BR1018, along with two other drugs (BR1018A and BR1018B), in 60 healthy adults. The goal was to see how the drugs move through the body and if they are safe. This is an early-stage study, so it does not treat any disease directly.