Magnesium pills tested as simple blood pressure fix
NCT ID NCT05690464
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether taking 480 mg of magnesium glycinate daily for 12 weeks can lower blood pressure in adults with slightly high systolic blood pressure (130-159 mmHg). 120 participants will be randomly assigned to get the supplement or a placebo. The main goal is to see if magnesium can safely reduce blood pressure.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- magnesium glycinate supplement
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to help manage blood pressure without medication.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 120 people. The effect may be small or not last, and results may not apply to everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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