Can a blood pressure drug lower heart risk in PTSD?

NCT ID NCT02560805

First seen May 19, 2026 · Last updated May 25, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at why people with PTSD have a higher chance of heart disease and high blood pressure. Researchers want to understand what causes high adrenaline levels during stress in PTSD patients. They will also test if a medicine called losartan can lower these adrenaline levels. The study involves veterans aged 18 to 65 with and without PTSD.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Atlanta VA Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Decatur, Georgia, 30033, United States

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