Kidney patients take charge of blood pressure in new trial

NCT ID NCT05546099

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether people with chronic kidney disease can safely adjust their own blood pressure medications at home, guided by a pharmacist. 160 veterans with uncontrolled high blood pressure and stage 2-4 kidney disease will either self-manage their meds or just monitor their BP at home. The goal is to see if self-management leads to better blood pressure control.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

self-management of blood pressure medications

What this could lead to

If it works, this could give people with kidney disease a practical way to better control their blood pressure at home, reducing heart and kidney risks.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial in veterans only, so results may not apply to everyone. Self-adjusting medications carries a risk of incorrect dosing or side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic kidney disease chronic renal failure syndrome hypertensive disorder kidney disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Iowa City VA Health Care System, Iowa City, IA

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    Iowa City, Iowa, 52246-2292, United States

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