Gout drug shows promise for heart health in african americans with Hard-to-Treat high blood pressure

NCT ID NCT05888233

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 02, 2026 · Updated 32 times

Summary

This study tests whether allopurinol, a common gout medication, can improve heart function, exercise ability, and quality of life in African American Veterans with resistant hypertension. About 40 participants will take allopurinol for 8 weeks to see if it helps their hearts pump more efficiently. The goal is to find a new way to reduce heart failure risk in this high-risk group.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Birmingham VA Medical Center, Birmingham, AL

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35233-1927, United States

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