Could a natural hormone help hearts in pulmonary hypertension?
NCT ID NCT03648385
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether DHEA, a natural hormone, can improve heart function in people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs). 26 adults took DHEA or a placebo for 18 weeks, then switched. The main goal was to see changes in heart strain measured by MRI. The study also checked safety and side effects.
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Rhode Island Hospital Pulmonary Hypertension Center
Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States