Qifu Li

This study tests a new steroid-based blood test to see if it can more accurately identify Primary Aldosteronism (a common, curable cause of high blood pressure) in people who continue taking their usual blood pressure medications. About 406 adults with high blood pressure will ha…

This study tests whether a special PET/CT scan (68Ga-Pentixafor) is as good as the standard adrenal vein sampling (AVS) for diagnosing a specific form of high blood pressure caused by a hormone imbalance (primary aldosteronism with extra cortisol). About 178 adults with adrenal n…

This study follows 521 patients who had adrenal gland surgery for primary aldosteronism, some of whom also have extra cortisol production. Researchers want to see how often the remaining adrenal gland fails to make enough cortisol after surgery, how long it takes to recover, and …

This study will enroll 8,000 adults who are already getting a routine health checkup. Researchers want to learn how a person's environment, genes, and proteins interact to cause conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and other metabolic problems. The goal is to create an …