HYPERTENSION (HTN)

This early-stage study tested a single injection of ART101 in 40 healthy adults to see if it is safe and how the body processes it. Participants received either the drug or a placebo. The goal is to gather initial safety data before testing in people with high blood pressure.

This study looked at whether weight-loss surgery (sleeve gastrectomy) is better than diet and medication for adults aged 65 and older with severe obesity and related health problems like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and knee arthritis. Sixty patients chose e…

This large study in rural India trained village health workers to diagnose and treat common illnesses like high blood pressure, diarrhea, pneumonia, malaria, asthma, and COPD. Over 72,000 adults aged 16-60 from 80 tribal villages took part. The goal was to reduce deaths by at lea…

This completed trial in Taiwan tested whether a digital health program helps middle-aged and older adults manage conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol. 199 participants from four communities used smart devices to measure their health data at home, wh…

This study tested whether video education using deepfake technology—where an AI replicates the patient's own doctor's voice—could improve blood pressure monitoring and medication adherence in 218 adults with both ischemic heart disease and hypertension. Participants were randomly…

This study followed 1,581 adults with metabolic syndrome who had bariatric surgery (gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy). Researchers tracked weight, blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol for up to 10 years to see if surgery provides lasting health benefits. The goal is t…

This pilot study tested whether muffins made with raw banana flour could help people with high blood pressure. 42 adults ate either regular whole wheat muffins or muffins with 35% or 40% raw banana flour for 10 weeks. The banana flour groups showed improvements in blood pressure,…

This study tested whether placing elderly patients (ages 65-80) with high blood pressure in a lithotomy (legs-up) position for two minutes before anesthesia could prevent a dangerous drop in blood pressure. Sixty patients were randomly assigned to either the legs-up position or t…

This completed pilot study tested a 6-week web-based program called Mind Your Heart in 37 adults who were university employees. The program combined DASH diet education with mindful eating training to improve eating habits and health measures like blood pressure and cholesterol. …

This study looked at whether a special ultrasound check (called VExUS) can help doctors set the ideal dry weight for people on hemodialysis. The idea is that by spotting hidden fluid buildup, doctors can safely remove more fluid during dialysis to better control blood pressure. T…