New blood pressure Drug's safety checked in cortisol study

NCT ID NCT06336356

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether baxdrostat, an experimental drug for high blood pressure, affects the body's stress hormone cortisol. 48 adults with uncontrolled hypertension took baxdrostat or a placebo for 8 weeks. Researchers measured cortisol levels before and after a stimulation test to see if the drug causes any adrenal problems.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

baxdrostat

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could help understand whether baxdrostat is safe for the adrenal glands in people with high blood pressure.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase study focused on a safety marker, not on treating hypertension. The results may not apply to larger populations or show any clinical benefit.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hypertensive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Research Site

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85018, United States

  • Research Site

    Tempe, Arizona, 85281, United States

  • Research Site

    Montclair, California, 91763, United States

  • Research Site

    Tarzana, California, 91356, United States

  • Research Site

    Tampa, Florida, 33612, United States

  • Research Site

    Chicago, Illinois, 60643, United States

  • Research Site

    Metairie, Louisiana, 70006, United States

  • Research Site

    Houston, Texas, 77074, United States

  • Research Site

    Houston, Texas, 77099, United States

  • Research Site

    Norfolk, Virginia, 23502, United States