Gout drug may boost heart health in african americans with stubborn hypertension

NCT ID NCT05888233

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study tests whether allopurinol, a medicine usually used for gout, can improve heart function, exercise ability, and quality of life in African American veterans with resistant high blood pressure. About 50 participants will take allopurinol for 8 weeks. The goal is to see if lowering a certain enzyme helps the heart pump better.

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