New drug may offer safer option for Hormone-Driven high blood pressure

NCT ID NCT07688928

First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a newer drug, finerenone, works better and is safer than the standard drug spironolactone for people with high blood pressure due to primary aldosteronism—a condition where the adrenal glands make too much of the hormone aldosterone. About 104 adults with this condition will receive either finerenone or spironolactone for 48 weeks, with doses adjusted to reach target blood pressure and hormone levels. The trial measures how quickly and at what dose each drug achieves control, along with effects on kidney function, heart structure, and quality of life.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Finerenone
What this could lead to
If finerenone works better or has fewer side effects than spironolactone, it could become a new standard treatment for primary aldosteronism.
What could go wrong
This is a single-center trial with 104 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Both drugs can cause high potassium levels or kidney issues.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Endocrine HTN Clinic

    RECRUITING

    Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh

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