Can one shot tame high blood pressure?

NCT ID NCT07803835

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First seen Sep 04, 2026 · Last updated Sep 09, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

Researchers are testing a single injection of MWX401 in healthy volunteers and people with mild high blood pressure. The trial aims to see if the drug is safe and how the body processes it. Participants receive one dose or a placebo, and doctors monitor blood pressure and side effects for a period after the injection.

What this could mean

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Active substance
MWX401 injection, a single-dose investigational drug given under the skin
What this could lead to
If it works, a single injection of MWX401 could offer a new way to control mild high blood pressure without daily pills.
What could go wrong
This is an early, small phase 1 trial focused on safety, so the drug may not lower blood pressure as hoped or may cause side effects. Results in a few dozen people may not apply to everyone.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Phase 1

The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.

Participants

About 46 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male or female participants aged 18 to 60 years (inclusive) at the time of signing the informed consent form (ICF). 2. Body mass index (BMI) within 19.0 to 30.0 kg/m\^2 (inclusive) at screening, with body weight \>= 50 kg. 3. No use of antihypertensive medications within 30 days prior to signing the ICF, including beta-blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs), angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), calcium channel blockers (CCBs), angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitors (ARNIs), and diuretics. 4. At screening and baseline, average seated office blood pressure: healthy participants: SBP 120-139 mmHg (inclusive) and DBP 75-89 mmHg (inclusive); participants with mild hypertension: SBP 140-159 mmHg (inclusive) and DBP 90-99 mmHg (inclusive). 5.12-lead electrocardiogram results normal or judged by the investigator as abnormal without clinical significance, with QTcF (Fridericia's formula) \< 450 ms (male) or \< 470 ms (female). 6\. Voluntarily sign the ICF before any study-related procedure, able to understand and willing to comply with the requirements of the study protocol. Exclusion Criteria: 1. History or evidence of secondary hypertension, including renal parenchymal hypertension, renovascular hypertension, aortic stenosis, primary aldosteronism, Cushing's syndrome, pheochromocytoma, polycystic kidney disease, drug-induced hypertension, etc. 2. History of type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus. 3. Pulse/heart rate \<55 bpm or \>100 bpm at screening. 4. eGFR (CKD-EPI) \<80 mL/min/1.73 m² at screening. 5. Body weight loss \>5% within 6 months before screening, or planned weight loss during study. 6. History of or current orthostatic hypotension (SBP drop ≥20 mmHg or DBP drop ≥10 mmHg within 1 min of standing from supine). 7. History of syncope before screening. 8. Use of prescription drugs, herbal products, or dietary supplements that may affect safety or data integrity within 30 days before randomization. 9. Excessive blood pressure fluctuation (SBP fluctuation \>20 mmHg during screening). 10. History of needle phobia, difficult blood sampling, or intolerance to venipuncture. 11. Any other condition deemed unsuitable for study by investigator.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Affiliated Sir Run Run Hospital, Nanjing Medical University

    RECRUITING

    Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

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