Essential hypertension

This early-stage study tests a new drug called ADX-850 in 28 people with mild to moderate high blood pressure. The drug uses siRNA technology to target genes involved in blood pressure regulation. The main goal is to check safety and how the drug moves through the body, with a se…

This study tests a smartphone app called Liebria designed to help people manage high blood pressure. 328 adults with high blood pressure used the app at home to track and lower their readings. The goal is to see if the app can help control blood pressure and improve daily life.

This early-phase study tests a single injection of ART101 in 16 adults with high blood pressure. The goal is to see if it is safe and how it affects blood pressure over 24 weeks. Participants receive either 600 mg or 800 mg of the drug and are closely monitored.

This study tests a device that uses ultrasound to disrupt overactive nerves in the kidneys, which can drive high blood pressure. About 282 adults with hypertension will either get the real procedure or a sham (fake) procedure. The goal is to see if this treatment safely lowers bl…

This study tests if a smartphone app called OptiZ can help people with high blood pressure get better control of their condition. Participants use the app to track their blood pressure, medication, and side effects, and share reports with their doctor for personalized dose adjust…

This trial tests whether trained village health workers, using a smartphone app, can effectively manage high blood pressure in rural Lesotho. About 1,350 participants with either uncontrolled or controlled hypertension will receive either community-based care (medication and moni…

This study tests a new fixed-dose combination pill containing three blood pressure medicines (telmisartan, amlodipine, and chlorthalidone) against another triple combination (with hydrochlorothiazide instead of chlorthalidone) in elderly patients whose blood pressure is not well …

This study tests a dual GIP/GLP-1 drug (a type of diabetes medication) in 120 adults in Kazakhstan who have both chronic heart failure and type 2 diabetes. Participants take the drug for 40 weeks and have regular heart tests, blood work, and genetic checks. The goal is to see if …

This study tests whether motivational interviewing, a type of counseling, can help people with high blood pressure living in semi-rural areas better understand their condition, feel more confident, and stick to their treatment. About 100 adults aged 25-59 will either receive four…

This study was designed to test whether a new fixed-dose combination of two blood pressure medicines (olmesartan and chlorthalidone) works as well as an existing combination (olmesartan and hydrochlorothiazide) in people with untreated high blood pressure. The trial was withdrawn…

This study aimed to compare two different combination pills for controlling high blood pressure: one with olmesartan and chlorthalidone, and another with olmesartan and hydrochlorothiazide (Benicar HCT). The trial was planned for people with uncontrolled hypertension but was with…

This study will test a telehealth group prenatal care program called Centering HER in 72 low-income, predominantly Black pregnant women in Kansas who are at moderate or high risk for preeclampsia. Participants will receive routine care plus seven doula-led virtual group sessions,…

This study follows 250 people with high blood pressure and 60 healthy volunteers over several years. Researchers use heart imaging and blood tests to track changes in heart structure and function. The goal is to understand why some people with hypertension develop heart failure, …

This study looks at whether a disrupted sleep-wake cycle is linked to higher blood pressure and poorer heart health in young adults aged 18 to 45 with high blood pressure. Participants wear a wrist monitor for 14 days, have their blood pressure tracked for 24 hours, and complete …

This study aimed to see if a personalized exercise app (Gingko Active) could improve physical function in adults aged 45 and older better than a standard exercise booklet. The trial was withdrawn before any participants enrolled, so no results are available. The app was designed …

This study follows 200 adults with high blood pressure and gum disease to see how gum health affects blood pressure and cholesterol levels over 6 to 12 months. Researchers will measure triglycerides and LDL cholesterol to understand the link. The goal is to learn whether treating…

This study is testing a new smartphone app called ENHANCe that helps family doctors manage patients with high blood pressure using home blood pressure readings. The app scans home readings and gives the doctor a recommendation on how to adjust treatment. The study will enroll 116…

This study looks at whether a special training program can help family doctors use focused heart ultrasound (FoCUS) to accurately detect common heart conditions like heart failure and valve disease. About 500 patients will get both a family doctor's FoCUS and a cardiologist's ful…

This study looks at whether immune cells (monocytes) can be used as a simple test to diagnose salt-sensitive high blood pressure. Researchers will give 20 adults with high blood pressure a high-salt and low-salt diet to see how their blood pressure and immune cells change. The go…