New hope for Hard-to-Control blood pressure: finerenone shows promise

NCT ID NCT06381323

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested a drug called finerenone in 55 adults with primary aldosteronism, a condition where the adrenal glands make too much aldosterone, leading to high blood pressure. The goal was to see if finerenone can safely lower blood pressure over 12 weeks. Participants started with a low dose, which could be increased if needed. The main focus was on how much daytime systolic blood pressure dropped.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Finerenone (a mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist)

What this could lead to

If successful, finerenone could offer a new treatment option to control blood pressure in patients with primary aldosteronism.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed phase 4 trial with only 55 participants. Results may not apply to all patients, and finerenone may cause side effects like high potassium or kidney issues.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hyperaldosteronism hypertensive disorder primary aldosteronism

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Endocrinology, Drum Tower Hospital affiliated to Nanjing University Medical School

    Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210008, China