Hormone clues: could a simple diet test unlock secrets of high blood pressure?
NCT ID NCT03484130
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows 100 adults aged 35-70 with mildly elevated blood pressure to see how their aldosterone hormone system changes over time. Participants will eat special high-salt or low-salt diets for a few days each year to test how their body responds. The goal is to better understand a condition called autonomous aldosterone secretion, which may contribute to high blood pressure.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors better understand and identify early hormone-related causes of high blood pressure, potentially leading to more targeted treatments.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not testing a new treatment. It is small (100 participants) and early-stage, so findings may not apply to everyone or lead directly to new therapies.
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States