Gut check: scientists probe link between intestines and hypertension
NCT ID NCT04497727
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at gut tissue from 35 people with and without high blood pressure to see if there are differences in how gut cells work. Researchers used samples taken during routine colonoscopies to compare gene activity and cell growth. The goal was to better understand how gut health might play a role in high blood pressure.
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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, 32610, United States
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