Gene test could predict your salt sensitivity
NCT ID NCT07118592
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how genes influence heart hormones called natriuretic peptides, which help control blood pressure and metabolism. Researchers will give 200 adults with mild high blood pressure low-salt and high-salt diets, plus a saline infusion, to see how their blood pressure and hormone levels change based on their genetic profile. The goal is to understand why some people are more salt-sensitive and to pave the way for personalized treatments for hypertension.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Low salt diet, high salt diet, and saline infusion
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to personalized dietary recommendations for managing high blood pressure based on a person's genetic makeup.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage observational study, not a treatment trial. The findings may not directly translate into clinical practice or benefit participants immediately.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States
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