Scientists probe Body's chemistry to unlock PAH mysteries

NCT ID NCT01884051

First seen Oct 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026 · Updated 31 times

Summary

This study looks at how hormones and metabolism are linked to pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a serious lung condition. Researchers will measure things like sex hormone levels and insulin resistance in up to 1,899 people, including patients, healthy volunteers, and family members. The goal is to find new ways to treat PAH by targeting these underlying pathways.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States

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