Hypertensive disorder
MONDO:0005044Persistently high systemic arterial blood pressure. Based on multiple readings (blood pressure determination), hypertension is currently defined as when systolic pressure is consistently greater than 140 mm Hg or when diastolic pressure is consistently 90 mm Hg or more.
Also known as: HTN, blood pressure, high, blood pressure, increased, high blood pressure, hypertensive disease, increased blood pressure, pressure, high blood, vascular hypertensive disorder
2139 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 1262 tagged with Hypertensive disorder itself.
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Sub-types of Hypertensive disorder
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Pulmonary hypertension 233 trials · 397 incl. sub-types
6 sub-types
- Pulmonary arterial hypertension 202 trials · 208 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension 41 trials
- Pulmonary hypertension owing to lung disease and/or hypoxia 36 trials
- Pulmonary hypertension, neonatal 1 trial
- Braddock syndrome 0 trials
- Hyperuricemia-pulmonary hypertension-renal failure-alkalosis syndrome 0 trials
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Hypertension, pregnancy-induced 129 trials · 288 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Toxemia of pregnancy 4 trials · 237 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Essential hypertension 182 trials · 193 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Essential hypertension, genetic 14 trials
- Benign essential hypertension 12 trials
- Malignant essential hypertension 0 trials
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Ocular hypertension 111 trials
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Intracranial hypertension 51 trials · 97 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Hypertensive encephalopathy 1 trial · 28 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pseudotumor cerebri 22 trials
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Resistant hypertension 42 trials
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Hypertensive urgency 11 trials
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Malignant hypertension 9 trials
3 sub-types
- Malignant essential hypertension 0 trials
- Malignant hypertensive renal disease 0 trials Sub-types →
- Malignant secondary hypertension 0 trials Sub-types →
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Secondary hypertension 4 trials · 8 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Renal hypertension 0 trials · 4 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign secondary hypertension 0 trials Sub-types →
- Malignant secondary hypertension 0 trials Sub-types →
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Early onset hypertension 2 trials
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Chemotherapy-induced hypertension 0 trials
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Kallikrein hypertension 0 trials
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Can a nurse and a neighbor help tame chronic disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers at the University of South Carolina are testing a program that pairs nurses with community health workers to coach adults who have chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney disease, or a prior stroke. Each patient joins with a carepa…
Sponsor: University of South Carolina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Twice-Yearly shot prevent heart attacks in Tough-to-Treat hypertension?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 study is testing an injectable drug called zilebesiran in about 11,000 adults whose high blood pressure is not well controlled despite taking at least two standard medications. Participants also have heart disease or are at high risk for it. The goal is to see if add…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Phone-Based health coaches take on high blood pressure in major new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether coaching and support from community health workers, delivered by phone or video, can help people with dangerously high blood pressure avoid serious heart problems. Over 3,600 adults who came to the emergency room with very high blood pressure will be rand…
Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Glaucoma implant could replace daily eye drops
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a second-generation travoprost implant placed inside the eye to lower pressure in people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. About 610 participants will receive either the implant, timolol eye drops, a sham procedure, or placebo drops. The main goal …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Glaukos Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill combo aims to shield hearts in diabetes patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis large phase 3 trial is testing whether adding vicadrostat to the existing drug empagliflozin can reduce the risk of heart problems in adults with type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. About 11,800 participants will take either the combination or a placebo …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One pill to tackle three heart risks: could a polypill cut cardiovascular disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a single daily pill that combines treatments for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes can lower the risk of heart disease and dementia. The study involves over 8,000 adults aged 50 to 75 in China who have all three conditions. Partic…
Sponsor: China Medical University, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New inhaled drug could ease breathing for PAH patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether a once-daily inhaled medication called treprostinil palmitil can help adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) walk farther. About 344 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 24 weeks. The main goal is to see if th…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Insmed Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody drug aims to ease lung blood pressure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called REGN13335 in 99 adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a condition where high blood pressure in the lungs makes the heart work harder. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo, on top of their usual PAH medica…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to shield diabetic hearts from failure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding baxdrostat to the standard drug dapagliflozin can better prevent heart failure and cardiovascular death in people with type 2 diabetes who already have heart disease and high blood pressure. About 11,300 participants will receive eithe…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug ease brain pressure?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether tirzepatide, a drug used for diabetes and weight loss, can lower brain pressure in people with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). IIH causes high pressure inside the skull, leading to headaches, ringing in the ears, and vision problems. The trial…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Glaucoma implant tested for Office-Based eye care
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are observing whether a tiny implant that releases travoprost can be safely placed inside the eye during an office visit. The implant is designed to lower eye pressure in people with open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. The study follows 30 participants to see …
Sponsor: Glaukos Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fish oil compound may unclog inflamed arteries in obese patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a dietary supplement made from omega-3 fatty acids (called SPM) can reduce blood vessel damage caused by inflammation in people with obesity and high blood pressure. Researchers will give 60 participants either the supplement or a placebo for 12 weeks and…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot aims to lower blood pressure for months
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a single dose of an experimental drug called ALN-AGT01 in adults with mild to moderate high blood pressure who have already been treated with another drug, zilebesiran. The goal is to see if it safely helps control blood pressure by measuring changes in blood pre…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Inhaled drug aims to ease dangerous lung blood pressure in scarred lungs
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing an inhaled drug called mosliciguat in people who have pulmonary hypertension caused by interstitial lung disease, a condition where lung scarring leads to high blood pressure in the lungs. The phase 3 trial enrolls about 376 participants who receive either…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Pulmovant, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a blood pressure drug reverse heart scarring after aortic repair?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether losartan, a common blood pressure medication, can reduce scarring in the heart's main pumping chamber and improve exercise capacity in adults who had surgery to repair coarctation of the aorta. Participants will take losartan, amlodipine, or a placebo dai…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A neck implant aims to quiet Hard-to-Treat high blood pressure
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are following 500 people with resistant hypertension who have received the Barostim Neo device, an implant that stimulates blood pressure sensors in the neck. The registry tracks blood pressure readings, changes in blood pressure medications, and health care visits ov…
Sponsor: CVRx, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new injection slow pulmonary arterial hypertension?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing an experimental drug called HS235, given as a shot under the skin, in adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a condition where high blood pressure in the lungs makes it hard to breathe and can strain the heart. The study aims to see if adding HS2…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: 35Pharma Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wall squats may lower blood pressure and slow artery damage, new study suggests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether doing wall squat exercises for 14 minutes, three times a week, can lower blood pressure and slow the buildup of plaque in arteries. Researchers will compare 100 people doing the squats with 100 people doing gentle stretching, all with high blood pressure.…
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Combining GLP-1 drugs with Weight-Loss surgery: better results or just more pills?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people who take GLP-1 receptor agonists (like Ozempic or Wegovy) should continue them after having bariatric surgery. Researchers will compare weight loss, blood sugar control, gut health, and hunger in 150 adults who either keep taking the drug or sto…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Missouri-Columbia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Old drug, new hope? spironolactone trial targets lung blood vessel damage
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 study tests whether spironolactone, a drug already used for fluid retention, can improve exercise capacity and blood vessel function in people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). About 70 adults with PAH will receive either spironolactone or a placebo for 24 …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill could tame stubborn high blood pressure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called RTN-001 in adults whose high blood pressure is not controlled by at least two other medications. About 280 participants will take either RTN-001 or a placebo daily for 12 weeks. The main goal is to see if RTN-001 lowers blood pressure more than …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Retension Pharmaceuticals. Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for PAH patients: Long-Term sotatercept trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis long-term study follows people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) who previously took part in sotatercept trials. Sotatercept is a targeted therapy that aims to stop PAH from getting worse. Researchers will monitor safety, side effects, and how well patients tolerate…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug hopes to ease rare lung condition in children
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests the safety and tolerability of sotatercept in Japanese children aged 1 to 18 with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a condition where blood vessels in the lungs narrow, making the heart work harder. Participants receive sotatercept injections every three wee…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Light on the wrist: a new way to tame high blood pressure?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether shining a specific red laser light on the wrist (over the radial artery) can improve blood pressure and blood vessel function in people with hypertension who are already taking the medication losartan. Eighty adults will be randomly assigned to receive ei…
Sponsor: University of Nove de Julho • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody aims to tame rare bleeding disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests an experimental antibody called DIAG723 in 93 adults with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), a condition that causes abnormal blood vessels and frequent nosebleeds. The study will check if the drug is safe and how the body processes it, with…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Diagonal Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New injection aims to ease lung pressure in scarred lungs
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests an injected drug called TX000045 in 25 people who have high blood pressure in the lungs due to scarring lung disease. The main goal is to see if the drug lowers lung blood pressure and is safe over 16 weeks. Researchers will also check for side effects an…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tectonic Operating Company, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hair salons join the fight against high blood pressure in women of color
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study will test whether training hair stylists to check blood pressure, combined with home monitoring, health coaching, and pharmacist support, can help Black and Hispanic women lower their blood pressure. About 144 women who visit participating salons will be randomly…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can one shot tame high blood pressure?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers 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 ef…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Minwei Biotechnology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a navigator boost blood pressure monitoring in pregnancy?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether extra support from a navigator can help pregnant people with high blood pressure use a home monitoring program (Connected MOM) and follow up after giving birth. The trial includes about 2,000 participants who have a smartphone and speak English or Spanish…
Sponsor: Tulane University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can virtual checkups save new Moms' lives? major trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two telehealth programs designed to help new mothers get faster care after childbirth, especially those with low income. About 3,500 women will receive either virtual education with reminders or a more interactive telehealth model. The goal is to see which app…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sound waves to zap hypertension? new trial tests ultrasound treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a device that uses ultrasound to calm overactive nerves in the kidneys, which can drive high blood pressure. About 261 adults with hypertension will either get the real procedure or a sham (fake) one. The goal is to see if this approach safely lowers blood pressu…
Sponsor: SoniVie Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New inhaled drug could help lung disease patients breathe easier and walk farther
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an inhaled medicine called L606 for people with high blood pressure in the lungs due to lung disease. About 344 adults will be randomly assigned to receive L606 or a placebo. The main goal is to see if L606 helps them walk farther in six minutes and delays worsen…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Liquidia Technologies, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pacemaker trick may boost failing right heart in lung disease
Disease control Recruiting nowIn pulmonary arterial hypertension, the right side of the heart works against high pressure in the lungs and can weaken over time. This study tests whether temporary pacing of the right ventricle at the spot where it contracts latest can improve its pumping strength. Researchers …
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blueberry power: could this superfruit tame high blood pressure?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether eating wild blueberries can improve heart health, thinking skills, and gut bacteria in Black and White adults aged 45-65 with high blood pressure. Participants will eat blueberries daily and have their blood pressure, artery stiffness, and cognitive fu…
Sponsor: Georgia State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a helping hand with housing and food cut hospital visits?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether trained community health workers can help adults with high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol address social needs like transportation, healthy food, housing, and job opportunities. Participants from clinics will be connected to a health worker…
Sponsor: Sairam Parthasarathy • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill could ease rare lung disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called IKT-001 in people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a condition where high blood pressure in the lungs makes it hard to breathe and move. About 486 adults will receive either IKT-001 or a placebo to see if the drug improves b…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Inhibikase Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot aims to keep blood pressure in check after hospital discharge
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called tonlamarsen in adults who were recently hospitalized for dangerously high blood pressure. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo as a shot under the skin every 4 weeks. The goal is to see if tonlamarsen can lower blood pressure and reduce…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Kardigan, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy for lung scarring and high blood pressure under study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new inhaled drug, mosliciguat, added to an existing treatment (treprostinil) for people with high blood pressure in the lungs caused by lung scarring. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and tolerable. About 20 adults with this condition will particip…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Pulmovant, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Couples who sleep together, get healthy together? new study tests sleep program for partners
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether a sleep health program designed for couples can improve sleep and blood pressure. Fifty couples will take part in an 8-week program that includes sleep education, coaching, and a Fitbit to track sleep. The goal is to see if working together as a tea…
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could group doctor visits help control chronic disease in nepal?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether group care—where patients meet together with health workers for education and check-ups—can improve control of high blood pressure and diabetes in Nepal. Over 1,100 adults from 37 health facilities will be assigned to standard care, low-intensity group ca…
Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Grape seed extract put to the test for blood pressure and heart health
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether taking 150 mg of grape seed extract (MegaNatural BP) daily for 6 weeks can lower blood pressure and improve heart health in adults aged 40 to 60 with elevated blood pressure and prediabetes. Researchers will measure changes in blood pressure, blood vessel…
Sponsor: Clinical Nutrition Research Center, Illinois Institute of Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks Long-Term safety of two common PH drugs
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 280 adults and children with pulmonary hypertension who are already taking macitentan or selexipag in a previous trial. The goal is to monitor long-term safety, including side effects and serious events, while allowing continued access to the medication. Partic…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Actelion • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blueberries and exercise: a simple recipe to fight frailty and heart disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a year-long program of daily blueberries, protein powder, and three weekly exercise sessions can reduce frailty and lower the risk of heart disease in older adults. Researchers will enroll 240 people aged 65 and older in Nova Scotia. The goal is to s…
Sponsor: Nova Scotia Health Authority • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fixing insomnia may ease strain on arteries in hypertension
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether cognitive-behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) can improve arterial function and mental well-being in adults with high blood pressure and poor sleep. Participants aged 18 to 70 with controlled hypertension and poor sleep quality are randomly assigned …
Sponsor: Unidade Local de Saúde do Alto Ave, EPE • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pacemaker tweak may lower blood pressure without extra pills
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a special pacemaker setting designed to lower blood pressure in people with hypertension. About 500 adults who already have or need a pacemaker will take part. The goal is to see if this new setting safely reduces average blood pressure over 24 hours, compared to…
Sponsor: Orchestra BioMed, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can the right oxygen dose save tiny lungs? new trial hopes to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether different oxygen targets (higher vs. lower) improve outcomes in 39 preterm infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia and pulmonary hypertension. Each infant will experience both oxygen levels in a crossover design. The goal is to see which level reduces dan…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Two-Drug combo protect kidneys and hearts?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding baxdrostat to the standard drug dapagliflozin can better protect the kidneys and heart in 5000 adults with chronic kidney disease and high blood pressure. Participants will receive either the combination or dapagliflozin alone. The stu…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One pill, three medicines: a new hope for stubborn high blood pressure?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well a single tablet combining three blood pressure medicines—amlodipine, losartan, and chlorthalidone—works in Korean adults with hypertension. Researchers will track changes in blood pressure over six months and note any side effects. The goal is to see …
Sponsor: Hanmi Pharmaceutical Company Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple blood pressure target during surgery prevent delirium in older patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether maintaining a higher blood pressure (85 mmHg or above) during surgery can reduce the risk of postoperative delirium—a sudden confusion that can occur after surgery—in older adults (65+) with high blood pressure. About 3,400 participants having non-…
Sponsor: Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a home air filter help your heart?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether using portable HEPA air cleaners at home can reduce exposure to fine air pollution particles and, in turn, lower systolic blood pressure in people with metabolic syndrome. Participants in Qatar will use either a real HEPA filter or a sham filter for four …
Sponsor: Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a common ED drug help COPD patients breathe easier?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether tadalafil, a drug often used for erectile dysfunction, can help people with severe pulmonary hypertension caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). About 200 adults with both conditions will receive either tadalafil or a placebo daily for 16…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new protocol after heart attacks could slash risk of repeat events
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether starting a comprehensive, guideline-based treatment plan immediately after a heart attack can reduce the chance of another heart attack, stroke, or death. The plan targets key risk factors like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes using a c…
Sponsor: Zuyderland Medisch Centrum • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Salt shield? study tests ketone supplement to lower blood pressure risks in seniors
Disease control Recruiting nowMost older Americans eat too much salt, which can raise blood pressure and harm the kidneys. This study tests whether a ketone supplement (a substance the body makes during fasting or exercise) can block those harmful effects. Thirty-five adults aged 60-85 will follow a high-salt…
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ketone supplements may shield your body from too much salt
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking a ketone supplement can prevent the negative effects of eating too much salt, like high blood pressure and kidney strain. Researchers will give 35 healthy young adults either a high-salt diet with a ketone supplement or a placebo, then measure chan…
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Free groceries delivered to your door to fight high blood pressure!
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether delivering healthy DASH-diet groceries and dietitian support to people with high blood pressure in Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee can lower their blood pressure. About 150 adults with elevated blood pressure will receive all their groceries for 4 weeks. …
Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New device could ease lung pressure in heart failure patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a device that uses radiofrequency energy to treat high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension) in people with heart failure. The goal is to see if it can reduce serious heart events like hospitalizations or death. About 750 adults with stable heart f…
Sponsor: Pulnovo Medical, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which drug works best for sick newborns? small trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests two medicines, dopamine and norepinephrine, in 30 full-term or near-term newborns with low blood pressure and lung problems caused by pulmonary hypertension. The goal is to see which drug better improves blood flow and oxygen levels. Results could help doct…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could yearly Low-Energy laser replace daily eye drops for glaucoma?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a gentle laser treatment (SLT) works as well as the standard version for people with glaucoma or high eye pressure. It also tests if getting the gentle laser once a year can delay or prevent the need for daily eye drops. About 790 adults will take part…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a stem cell transplant tame tough scleroderma?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a stem cell transplant using the patient's own blood cells to treat severe scleroderma (systemic sclerosis) that hasn't improved with standard drugs. The goal is to see if this high-dose therapy is safe and can stop the disease from getting worse. The trial enrol…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Paul Szabolcs • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New inhaled drug aims to help lung patients breathe and move easier
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests an inhaled drug called treprostinil palmitil in 344 adults with pulmonary hypertension caused by interstitial lung disease. Participants take the drug or a placebo once daily for 24 weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug helps them walk farther in six…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Insmed Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes pill strengthen the right heart in lung hypertension?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether empagliflozin, a diabetes medicine, can improve right heart function in 78 adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Participants continue their usual PAH treatments and receive either empagliflozin or a placebo. The main goal is to see if the dr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gustavo A Heresi, MD, MS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New trial aims to protect Moms' hearts after preeclampsia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a 9-month program for women who had preeclampsia during their first pregnancy. The program includes online screening, group meetings, and a smartphone app to help monitor blood pressure and weight. Researchers want to see if it improves heart health and promotes …
Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple algorithm help doctors write better exercise prescriptions?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new digital tool called P3-EX that helps doctors create personalized exercise plans for patients with heart disease risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity. Researchers will recruit 24 doctors and 48 patients to compare the new tool with a …
Sponsor: University of Connecticut • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New device zaps kidney nerves to lower blood pressure in Real-World study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is tracking 1,000 patients with high blood pressure who receive the Paradise Ultrasound Renal Denervation treatment. The procedure uses ultrasound energy to calm overactive nerves near the kidneys, which can help lower blood pressure. Researchers are monitoring blood p…
Sponsor: ReCor Medical, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug hopes to ease breathing and heart strain in lung disease patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called mirivadelgat in people with high blood pressure in the lungs caused by lung scarring (PH-ILD). The goal is to see if it improves blood flow in the lungs, exercise ability, and overall well-being. About 126 participants will take the drug or a placeb…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Foresee Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could treating mild hypertension in pregnancy help babies?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether treating mild high blood pressure (stage 1 hypertension) during pregnancy can improve baby birth weight. 74 pregnant people with blood pressure between 130-139/80-89 mmHg will be randomly assigned to either active treatment with blood pressure medication …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common diabetes drug help delay preterm birth in preeclampsia?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether metformin, a diabetes drug, can safely prolong pregnancy in women with preterm preeclampsia. Currently, the only treatment is early delivery, which risks the baby's health. The study will enroll 294 women across Nordic countries, giving them metfo…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Lina Bergman • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can community hospitals in zambia master severe disease care?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a new model of care called PEN-Plus, which brings specialized treatment for severe chronic diseases like diabetes, heart conditions, and sickle cell disease to first-level hospitals in Zambia. The goal is to train local health workers and set up clinics to manage…
Sponsor: Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for bleeding stroke: can clevidipine save brains?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the drug clevidipine can lower blood pressure quickly and steadily in people having a bleeding stroke (intracerebral hemorrhage). High blood pressure can make the bleeding worse, so getting it under control fast is critical. The trial will compare clevidi…
Sponsor: Zeenat Qureshi Stroke Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests enalapril to shield new moms' hearts after preeclampsia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving enalapril, a standard blood pressure medicine, to women who had preeclampsia during pregnancy can help control their blood pressure after childbirth. Researchers will enroll 60 postpartum women and randomly assign them to enalapril or usual care…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Which pill combo tames Post-Birth hypertension best?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a combination of nifedipine and enalapril controls high blood pressure after childbirth better than nifedipine and labetalol. It involves 200 postpartum women with persistent hypertension. The goal is to reduce hospital stays, readmissions, and severe blo…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could water pills be the key to protecting kidneys and hearts?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether a blood pressure treatment plan that focuses on diuretics (water pills) works better than usual care for people with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease and uncontrolled high blood pressure. The study will include 720 participants and t…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartphone app aims to reduce pregnancy risks from hypertension and diabetes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a mobile app (MOM-HD) can help pregnant women with high blood pressure or diabetes monitor their blood pressure and blood sugar at home. About 864 women in Nepal will either use the app plus standard care or standard care alone. The goal is to see if home…
Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which PAH treatment strategy works better: adding a third drug or increasing the dose?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways to intensify treatment for people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) who are not doing well enough on standard dual therapy. One group adds a third type of medication (a prostacyclin pathway agent), while the other group increases the dose of …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Community health workers take on hypertension: a culturally grounded trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a community health worker-led education program, called Heart Health and Nutrition for Life (HHNL), can help people with high blood pressure lower their numbers. The program covers healthy eating, physical activity, medication adherence, stress reduction,…
Sponsor: University of New Mexico • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Breathing easier, lowering pressure: HEPA filters tested in NYC housing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using portable air cleaners with HEPA filters at home can lower blood pressure in adults with hypertension living in New York City public housing. Fine particle air pollution is linked to high blood pressure, and these devices aim to reduce indoor exposur…
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wall squats tested as a blood pressure hack for sleep apnea patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a simple isometric wall squat exercise can lower blood pressure in adults with both hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea treated with CPAP. Each participant will complete one session of wall squats and one rest-only session, with blood pressure monito…
Sponsor: Aveiro University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A diet designed for puerto rico: can traditional foods fight heart disease and diabetes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a diet adapted to Puerto Rican culture can lower the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. Researchers will compare culturally tailored nutrition advice—emphasizing traditional healthy foods and limiting unhealthy ones—with standard healthy…
Sponsor: Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Food as medicine: study tests kitchen skills to lower blood pressure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving people with high blood pressure and food insecurity free food and kitchen skills training can improve their health. About 200 adults aged 35-75 will either get the program or standard care. Researchers will measure blood pressure and blood sugar…
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test after delivery could prevent deadly preeclampsia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study in Nepal tests whether a blood test before delivery can predict which women will develop dangerous high blood pressure after giving birth. Women at high risk will receive a care bundle including remote blood pressure monitoring, education, and medication to manage thei…
Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Food as medicine: can cooking classes and grocery delivery lower blood pressure?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 12-week program of home-delivered DASH-diet groceries and cooking classes can help adults with high blood pressure and obesity lower their blood pressure and lose weight. 150 participants will be randomly assigned to either the food program or usual car…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for women's hearts after preeclampsia: drug trial targets hidden damage
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests if the drug eplerenone can improve blood flow to the heart better than another drug (chlorthalidone) in women who had preeclampsia during pregnancy and now have high blood pressure. About 90 women will take one of the two medications daily for 48 weeks. Researche…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Texts and calls could be key to beating high blood pressure in nepal
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether regular phone calls and text messages with lifestyle advice can help adults in Nepal with uncontrolled high blood pressure lower their numbers. Five hundred participants will receive either the mobile health program or usual care for six months. The goal …
Sponsor: Central Department of Public Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can the right exercise combo lower blood pressure in menopause?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a 20-week exercise program that combines endurance and resistance training in postmenopausal women with or without high blood pressure. Researchers want to see which mix of exercises best improves heart health, body composition, and quality of life. Sixty ph…
Sponsor: Universidade da Coruña • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New gene-silencing drug aims to lower bad cholesterol without permanent DNA changes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests STX-1150, a new medicine that temporarily turns off a gene (PCSK9) in the liver to lower bad cholesterol (LDL-C). It does not change your DNA. Up to 64 adults with high LDL-C will receive one or more doses and be followed for a year. The main goal is …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Monash University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which blood pressure combo works best after a heart stent?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two different dual blood pressure medications in people aged 50–70 with high blood pressure and heart disease who have just received a heart stent. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two drug combinations: losartan plus hydrochlorothiazide or amlodip…
Sponsor: National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Food as medicine: study tests free groceries for pregnant women
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study will give 800 pregnant women biweekly food kits with fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods to see if it improves their diet and pregnancy outcomes. Participants will be followed from early pregnancy through birth. The goal is to learn whether providing healthy fo…
Sponsor: Texas A&M University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shortcut for blood pressure treatment?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a faster version of a procedure called renal denervation, which uses energy to calm overactive nerves in the kidneys to lower blood pressure. About 130 adults with uncontrolled high blood pressure will receive the quicker procedure. The goal is to see if it works…
Sponsor: Medtronic Vascular • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Food as medicine: new study tests groceries and coaching to fight high blood pressure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving people access to healthy foods, personalized dietitian coaching, and a home blood pressure monitor can help Black and Hispanic adults with high blood pressure (and often diabetes) get their numbers down. About 100 participants will be randomly assi…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New inhaled powder for lung blood pressure condition tested in 80 patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing the safety of an inhaled dry powder form of treprostinil (LIQ861) for people with pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs) due to lung disease. About 80 adults will take the drug using a special inhaler, and researchers will monitor for side…
Sponsor: Liquidia Technologies, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Inhaled drug combo aims to ease Heart-Lung bypass weaning
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving two inhaled drugs (milrinone and epoprostenol) before heart-lung bypass can prevent difficult separation from the machine. About 141 adults having heart surgery will be randomly assigned to receive the drug combo or a placebo. The goal is to see if…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Montreal Heart Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New device zaps kidney and liver nerves to tame high blood pressure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a device that uses radiofrequency energy to disrupt nerve signals in the kidney and liver arteries, aiming to lower blood pressure in people with uncontrolled hypertension. About 175 adults aged 18-80 with high blood pressure despite medication will be enrolled. …
Sponsor: Medtronic Vascular • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Yoga may tame hypertension and sharpen the mind, trial hints
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether 16 weeks of yoga—including breathing, postures, relaxation, and meditation—can improve blood pressure, heart health, mental well-being, and thinking skills in adults aged 40 and older with high blood pressure. Participants are randomly assigned to …
Sponsor: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New heart pump trial aims to extend life for advanced heart failure patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a mechanical heart pump (HeartMate 3) can help people with advanced heart failure live longer and avoid serious complications like stroke or the need for a heart transplant. About 850 participants will either receive the pump or continue standard medical …
Sponsor: Abbott Medical Devices • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New coaching program aims to boost medication adherence in older hypertensive patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a health coaching program called STAR-MAP to help older adults (age 40+) with high blood pressure take their medication regularly. About 402 participants with uncontrolled blood pressure and low medication adherence will be recruited through a Louisiana health in…
Sponsor: Tulane University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New heat therapy could replace surgery for Hormone-Fueled hypertension
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two treatments for a condition called primary aldosteronism, where a small adrenal gland tumor causes high blood pressure. One treatment is laparoscopic surgery to remove the tumor; the other is radiofrequency ablation (RFA), which uses heat delivered through …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Text messages and coaching aim to reduce pregnancy complications
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a program called BETTER can help pregnant women have healthier births. The program includes a one-on-one coaching session and regular text messages to help women connect with resources for housing, food, and transportation. Researchers will compare outcom…
Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Old antibiotic, new hope: doxycycline may shield TB patients from lasting lung harm
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adding doxycycline to standard tuberculosis treatment can reduce permanent lung damage and lower the risk of heart problems. Researchers will give 150 adults either doxycycline or a placebo for 8 weeks alongside their TB medication. The main goal …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Which pill works best for postpartum high blood pressure?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two common blood pressure medications, labetalol and nifedipine, in 110 new mothers with postpartum hypertension. The goal is to see which drug controls blood pressure better and reduces the need for ongoing medication beyond six weeks after delivery. Particip…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Cooling down blood pressure: new study tests simple fixes for seniors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving older adults with high blood pressure practical advice and air cleaners can reduce their exposure to heat and air pollution. About 100 people aged 65 and older from Barcelona and Nicosia will take part. They will wear sensors to track temperatur…
Sponsor: University of Cyprus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Ultrasound treatment for high blood pressure under Long-Term watch
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is tracking 3000 people with high blood pressure who have been treated with the Paradise Ultrasound Renal Denervation System, a device that uses ultrasound to calm overactive kidney nerves. The goal is to see how safe and effective the treatment is over many years by m…
Sponsor: ReCor Medical, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Aspirin after preeclampsia: a simple pill to protect new Moms' hearts?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking low-dose aspirin for six months after childbirth can help blood vessels heal and lower blood pressure in women who had preeclampsia. About 60 new mothers will receive either aspirin or a placebo. The goal is to see if this simple treatment can redu…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Malamo Countouris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Can a home BP monitor and a support team close the hypertension gap for black patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study enrolls 864 Black adults with uncontrolled high blood pressure to see if a home monitoring program with pharmacist and community health worker support works better than usual clinic care. Participants will either get a home BP monitor plus remote medication management …
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can your phone help control Post-Birth blood pressure?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two mobile health strategies for managing high blood pressure after pregnancy. 770 new mothers with pregnancy-induced hypertension will use either a 12-week or 10-day text-based blood pressure monitoring program. The goal is to see which approach better lowers…
Sponsor: Jennifer Lewey, MD, MPH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Can a smartphone app help tame the 'Three Highs'? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis large trial in New Taipei City will test whether a mobile digital health platform with interactive modules helps people better control high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high cholesterol. It will also compare taking blood pressure medication at night versus in the mo…
Sponsor: New Taipei City Medical Association • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Two-Drug combo may boost outcomes for High-Risk PAH patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares starting with two oral medications (tadalafil and ambrisentan) versus one medication alone in people newly diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) who also have at least two heart-related conditions. The goal is to see if the two-drug approach lea…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug APL-9796 tested for lung blood pressure disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests an experimental drug called APL-9796 in 48 adults with pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs). The study aims to see if the drug is safe, tolerable, and effective. Participants receive injections under the skin, and researchers monitor …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Apollo Therapeutics Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Could a $4 blood pressure pill ease a rare lung disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether valsartan, a drug already used for high blood pressure, can help people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Researchers will give 60 adults either valsartan or a placebo for 24 weeks to see if it improves how far they can walk in six minutes …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Soy showdown: processed vs. natural – which lowers blood pressure best?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 12-week study tests whether replacing highly processed soy foods (like soy burgers) with less processed options (like tofu or edamame) can lower blood pressure and improve heart health in 300 adults with obesity, hypertension, and often type 2 diabetes. Participants use a di…
Sponsor: University of Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Veterans with kidney disease get free produce boxes in new study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study is testing whether providing free produce boxes and nutrition education can improve health outcomes for Veterans with kidney disease and food insecurity. The study will enroll 20 participants and measure changes in blood pressure and kidney function. Researchers …
Sponsor: VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Heart risk after pregnancy: coaching plus monitoring shows promise
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a 10-week health coaching program from a community health worker to remote blood pressure monitoring helps women who had high blood pressure during pregnancy. 240 women will be followed for 6 months after delivery. The goal is to see if the combine…
Sponsor: University of South Carolina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New study tests if food assistance can lower blood pressure in those struggling to afford meals
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether providing information about local food resources, help from a community health worker, or medically-tailored meals can improve blood pressure and medication adherence in people with uncontrolled hypertension who also face food insecurity. About 224 p…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Lifting weights to lower blood pressure: new study for seniors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether two types of strength training (dynamic and isometric) can improve heart health, mental well-being, and physical fitness in adults aged 60 and older who have high blood pressure. Sixty participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two exercise p…
Sponsor: Raphael Mendes Ritti Dias • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Could a simple hormone improve preeclampsia outcomes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study is testing whether giving progesterone (17 OHPC) to pregnant women diagnosed with preeclampsia before 34 weeks can improve outcomes for both mother and baby. The study will enroll 60 participants at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Researchers will m…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Mississippi Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Could a mitochondrial antioxidant help manage preeclampsia?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether MitoQ, a mitochondrial antioxidant, can improve blood vessel function and placental health in pregnant people with severe preeclampsia. Researchers will measure blood flow in the arm, skin, and placenta to see if MitoQ helps restore normal function and pr…
Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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No-Cuff BP monitor could revolutionize hypertension care
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new wearable device that measures blood pressure without a cuff, called CART BP Pro, to help manage high blood pressure in Korean adults whose condition is not well controlled by current medications. About 400 participants will either use the device to guide th…
Sponsor: Korea University Anam Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Could a simple vitamin help pregnant women with high blood pressure?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a special form of folic acid (5-MTHF) can improve blood vessel health in pregnant women with high blood pressure or pre-eclampsia. Researchers will measure key molecules in the blood, placenta, and umbilical cord to see if the supplement helps. The tri…
Sponsor: University of Oxford • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Spinal drain may ease brain pressure after severe head trauma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests whether draining fluid from the spine (external lumbar drainage) is safe and doable for people with severe traumatic brain injury who have high pressure inside the skull. Thirty adults aged 18-65 will receive either standard care alone or standard car…
Sponsor: Brain Trauma Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Malaria drug artesunate tested for rare lung condition
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing whether artesunate, a drug used for malaria, is safe for people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Fifteen adults with PAH will take increasing doses of artesunate capsules for 20 weeks. The main goal is to check for side effects, not ye…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Joseph C. Wu • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Nerve-zapping procedure for high blood pressure put to the test in medicare patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tracks 1,000 Medicare patients with uncontrolled high blood pressure to see if a procedure called renal denervation (using the Symplicity Spyral device) helps lower blood pressure and prevent heart attacks or strokes over two years. Researchers will compare patients wh…
Sponsor: Medtronic Vascular • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Could stenting kidney arteries lower blood pressure and protect kidneys?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a procedure to open narrowed kidney arteries (renal artery stenting) helps high-risk patients with resistant high blood pressure, declining kidney function, or heart failure. About 80 participants will either receive the real procedure or a sham procedure…
Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug hope for kids with rare lung disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called sotatercept in 42 children aged 1 to 18 who have pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a serious lung condition that makes the heart work too hard. The drug is given as a shot every 3 weeks, and the main goal is to see if it is safe and how the bod…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Could beetroot juice help Moms-to-Be with high blood pressure?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a natural substance called inorganic nitrate can safely lower blood pressure in pregnant women with chronic hypertension. About 144 women will receive either nitrate or a placebo from the second trimester onward. The goal is to see if nitrate reduces the …
Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Can community health workers help ER patients get their blood pressure under control?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether community health workers can help emergency department patients with high blood pressure connect to local resources that address their social needs, like food or housing. Fifteen adults with uncontrolled hypertension will complete surveys and receive r…
Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Could a simple salt solution save lives in septic shock?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two fluids—sodium lactate and a concentrated saline solution—in 40 adults with septic shock. The goal is to see which one better supports blood flow and acid balance. Participants will receive either fluid in a double-blind setup, and researchers will measure …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Hospital Pilsen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Wearable BP monitor takes on the cuff in hypertension showdown
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares a wearable blood pressure monitor (Aktiia G1) to a traditional arm cuff in adults with uncontrolled high blood pressure. Over 6 months, researchers will see which method leads to better blood pressure control. Participants must have a smartphone and attend two…
Sponsor: Aktiia SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Grape powder shows promise for gut and heart health in new study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether eating grape powder daily for 3 weeks can improve gut health, reduce inflammation, and improve blood vessel function in 40 overweight adults aged 45-70. Participants will drink grape or placebo powder twice a day and provide blood and stool samples. The g…
Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Morning or evening? study tests best time for BP meds in obesity
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether taking blood pressure medication in the morning or evening works better for obese people with high nighttime blood pressure. Obese individuals often have disrupted natural rhythms that raise their heart disease risk. Researchers will give 160 participa…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Could a common pill protect new Moms' hearts after complicated pregnancies?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether spironolactone, a blood pressure pill, can help women who had high blood pressure during pregnancy avoid long-term heart issues. About 200 women with overweight and recent hypertensive pregnancy will take the drug or a placebo daily for 12 weeks after del…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New home monitoring program aims to protect hearts of nigerian mothers after hypertensive pregnancy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a home blood pressure monitoring program for 1,200 women in Nigeria who had high blood pressure during pregnancy. The program includes patient education, home BP monitors, follow-up care, and free medication if needed. Researchers want to see if this approach lea…
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New device aims to stop deadly postpartum bleeding when drugs fail
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a device called the Alma system for women who have severe bleeding after childbirth that does not stop with standard treatments. About 50 women who experience heavy bleeding after vaginal or C-section delivery will be enrolled. If usual care fails, the Alma syste…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: ResQ Medical Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Blood pressure breakthrough? yale tests community health worker model
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Yale study tests two ways to help people with high blood pressure: a remote monitoring program alone, or that program plus a community health worker who helps with home monitoring, appointments, and social needs like food or housing. 1,440 participants with elevated blood pr…
Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Free groceries and coaching aim to tame blood pressure and diabetes in food deserts
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether providing healthy food and lifestyle coaching can help adults with high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes who live in areas with limited access to fresh groceries. About 80 participants from Baltimore will be randomly assigned to receive either standa…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Phone app pays you to take your blood pressure meds – but does it work?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a smartphone app that offers small cash rewards for daily pill photos can help people with high blood pressure stick to their medication. Six hundred participants will either get the app with rewards, the app plus a personal action plan, or standard care.…
Sponsor: Chad [email protected] • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Could a common ED drug help heart valve patients breathe easier?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether sildenafil (the drug in Viagra) can help people with severe lung high blood pressure caused by long-term rheumatic heart valve disease. Researchers will give 100 participants either sildenafil or a placebo three times daily for six weeks. The main goal is…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Sindh Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New study tests which drug combo best protects kidneys in hypertensive patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial compares two treatments for people with high blood pressure and chronic kidney disease: finerenone versus a fixed-dose combination of torsemide and spironolactone. The study will enroll 30 adults to see which approach better lowers blood pressure, reduces prote…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sarfez Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Simple coaching may boost inhaler use in rare lung disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether extra guidance from a pharmacist can help people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) use their inhaled iloprost correctly and consistently. PAH is a rare, serious lung condition that makes it hard to breathe. The trial will enroll 72 adults who alr…
Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Pacemaker upgrade aims to tame high blood pressure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to program pacemakers to help lower blood pressure in people who have both high blood pressure and a slow heart rate. About 30 adults who already have or need a special pacemaker will try two different setup sessions. Researchers will check if the new s…
Sponsor: BackBeat Medical Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Brain vein stent could ease pressure for IIH patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) who have been on the drug acetazolamide for over a year without enough relief. It tests whether placing a small stent in a narrowed brain vein can lower the pressure and improve symptoms like headache and vi…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Could a common diabetes pill protect new Moms' hearts?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests if dapagliflozin, a diabetes drug, can reduce heart and blood vessel risks in women who had high blood pressure during pregnancy. About 200 participants will take either the drug or a placebo daily for six months after delivery. The goal is to see if the drug imp…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New study tests organized care for heart disease prevention
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a structured approach to managing heart disease risk factors (like high blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking) can improve health outcomes in adults. Researchers will follow 220 patients in a regular cardiology clinic, collecting data on their blood pr…
Sponsor: Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New tool for glaucoma implant: easier placement?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a redesigned inserter for the travoprost implant, a tiny device placed inside the eye to lower pressure in people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. About 30 adults will receive the implant using the updated inserter. The main goal is to see if doct…
Sponsor: Glaukos Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Head-to-head trial aims to find best way to save sight in IIH patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two common procedures—CSF shunting and dural venous sinus stenting—to see which better preserves vision in adults with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) who are at risk of permanent sight loss. About 80 participants will be randomly assigned to one of…
Sponsor: University of Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Neighbors and apps join forces to tackle high blood pressure in kenya
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program where trained peers deliver blood pressure medications directly to patients' homes and use health technology to support adherence. The goal is to see if this approach helps people with uncontrolled high blood pressure take their pills regularly and lowe…
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Could a statin help save babies from early delivery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a daily dose of pravastatin, a common heart medication, can safely prolong pregnancy in women diagnosed with severe early-onset preeclampsia or fetal growth restriction. The trial will include 154 pregnant women between 24 and 30 weeks of gestation, rando…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Balloon in the womb: new hope for babies with severe birth defect?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a procedure called FETO for unborn babies with a severe form of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), where the diaphragm has a hole and the lungs don't grow well. Doctors place a tiny balloon in the baby's windpipe to block it, which may help the lungs expand a…
Sponsor: Rodrigo Ruano • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New hope for stubborn high blood pressure: drug targets blood vessels
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with resistant hypertension, meaning their blood pressure stays high even with three or more medications. Researchers want to see if a drug that blocks endothelin-1, a substance that tightens blood vessels, can improve blood vessel function and lower bloo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New study tests simple program to help refugees control high blood pressure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a program led by community health workers can help refugees with high blood pressure take their medication as prescribed and lower their blood pressure. The program includes an education booklet, a pill organizer, and two counseling sessions. Researchers …
Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Community health workers take on high blood pressure in nepal
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether trained community health workers can help people in Nepal prevent and control high blood pressure. Over 3,500 participants with high blood pressure will receive home visits and group counseling from health workers. The goal is to see if this approach lowe…
Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Can a wristband replace the blood pressure cuff?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares a new optical blood pressure monitor worn on the wrist to the standard arm cuff for home use. About 35 adults with high blood pressure (stage 1 or 2) will use both devices while taking medication. The goal is to see if the wrist monitor is as accurate and easy…
Sponsor: Aktiia SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New study aims to find best blood pressure pill for moms after delivery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two common blood pressure medications, Nifedipine and Labetalol, to see which works better and is safer for women who develop high blood pressure after giving birth. About 500 new mothers will be randomly assigned to one of the two drugs. The goal is to reduce…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Loma Linda University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Iron infusion trial aims to boost exercise in lung disease patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving iron through a vein can help people with pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs) who also have low iron levels. Many patients with this condition have trouble absorbing iron from pills. The trial will compare intravenous iron to a…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Weight loss drugs may free young adults from blood pressure meds
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether powerful weight loss drugs (like semaglutide or tirzepatide) can lower blood pressure enough for young adults (ages 18-40) with obesity and early-stage hypertension to stop taking daily blood pressure pills. Sixty participants will either receive the weig…
Sponsor: Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New program aims to help low-income patients stick with meds after hospital discharge
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a pharmacy-led program for low-income patients with multiple chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and depression. After leaving the hospital, participants get their medications with no copay, delivery to their bedside and home, and help from a pharmac…
Sponsor: University of Tennessee • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New drug combo could help heart defect patients with severe lung pressure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the drug sotatercept to usual treatments can improve exercise ability in adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) from unrepaired heart defects, including Eisenmenger syndrome. About 36 adults in Japan will be randomly assigned to receive …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Kazuya Hosokawa • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New program aims to tame Africa's blood pressure crisis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program to help 800 adults in Africa get their high blood pressure under control. It combines patient education, provider training, and health system improvements. The goal is to lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney prob…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Pharmacists step in to tackle diabetes crisis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a pharmacist-led care pathway can improve blood sugar control in 600 adults with type 2 diabetes who are not meeting their A1C targets. Participants will receive step-by-step guidance from pharmacists using a web-based tool, compared to usual care from th…
Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Can checking your BP at home tame hypertension? cleveland clinic launches large trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Cleveland Clinic study tests a team-based approach where patients with uncontrolled high blood pressure measure their BP at home and adjust medications with help from pharmacists and providers via phone or video visits. About 1520 adults aged 18-85 with BP over 150/95 will t…
Sponsor: Anita Misra-Hebert • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Stent vs. shunt: which brain pressure fix saves sight best?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two invasive procedures—venous sinus stenting and a neurosurgical shunt—for treating idiopathic intracranial hypertension, a condition that causes high pressure in the brain and can lead to vision loss. The trial will enroll 276 adults who have not improved wi…
Sponsor: Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Can a smartphone app prevent second strokes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests if a mobile health app can help people who had a bleeding stroke better control their blood pressure. About 140 participants will use the app to track their numbers and get health tips. The goal is to see if the app helps more people reach safe blood pressure lev…
Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Can telehealth coaching help close the diabetes care gap?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a program that combines digital health coaching for patients and support for clinics can help low-income people with diabetes better manage their condition. Researchers will enroll 600 adults with uncontrolled diabetes or high blood pressure. The goal …
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New study tests Low-Cost way to help veterans quit smoking and drinking
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called MINDSET for veterans with chronic conditions like heart disease or diabetes who smoke or drink too much. Participants receive a mailed packet with personalized health information and a brief motivational phone call. The goal is to see if this app…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Could a common diabetes drug slash heart risks in hypertension?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a daily SGLT2 inhibitor pill can reduce heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular events in 3,000 adults aged 60+ with high blood pressure and a history of heart or blood vessel problems. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for s…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Prof. Dr. med. Ingo Eitel • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Potassium drug may unlock better kidney and heart protection
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether patiromer, a drug that lowers potassium, allows people with moderate-to-severe chronic kidney disease to safely increase their dose of a common blood pressure medication (irbesartan). The goal is to see if this leads to better kidney protection and lower …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University Medical Center Groningen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Can opening blocked kidney arteries tame stubborn high blood pressure?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis registry tracks 160 high-risk patients with resistant hypertension due to narrowed kidney arteries. All patients undergo a procedure called percutaneous transluminal renal angioplasty (balloon dilation, often with a stent) to open the blockage. Researchers will measure chang…
Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Beetroot juice may help lower blood pressure in kidney patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether dietary nitrate, given as beetroot juice, can help people with high blood pressure and early-stage kidney damage. About 14 to 20 adults will receive either nitrate or a placebo for two weeks, then switch after a break. Researchers will measure changes …
Sponsor: Gødstrup Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New drug dotinurad takes on febuxostat in battle for heart health
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether dotinurad is better than febuxostat at improving blood vessel stiffness in 360 adults with high uric acid and high blood pressure. Participants will take one of the two drugs for 24 weeks. The goal is to see which drug better controls uric acid and suppor…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Saga University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Eating only at certain times may protect night shift workers from heart disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether time-restricted eating (eating only during certain hours) can improve blood pressure and insulin sensitivity in people who work night shifts. Night shift workers are at higher risk for heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Researchers will compare 4 weeks…
Sponsor: Colorado State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Blood pressure drug may extend pregnancy in preeclampsia
Disease control Recruiting nowThe ACHIEVE trial is testing whether giving pregnant women with preeclampsia or high blood pressure medication to keep their blood pressure below 140/90 mmHg can safely prolong their pregnancy. The study will enroll 132 women between 23 and 35 weeks of pregnancy who have mild for…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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App may let some hypertension patients skip doctor visits
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a telemedicine system (HealthCap app) can keep blood pressure under control as well as regular face-to-face doctor visits in people with stable hypertension. About 364 participants will either use the app for remote monitoring and automatic medication ref…
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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AI 'Smart Doctor' aims to keep heart patients healthy after surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an AI-powered smartphone app, called 'Smart family doctor,' can help people who have had heart bypass surgery or stents better control their blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol. About 536 adults who already have these conditions will use the app to …
Sponsor: China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Take the stairs! simple daily habit may slash blood pressure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding stair climbing to a brisk walking routine lowers blood pressure more than walking alone. 450 adults with high blood pressure, overweight, and a sedentary lifestyle will be split into three groups: stair walking plus brisk walking, brisk walking onl…
Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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One pill to rule them all? new combo tackles resistant hypertension
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a single daily pill containing three blood pressure medications can better control resistant hypertension compared to taking multiple separate drugs. Researchers will enroll 142 adults with high blood pressure that is not well controlled despite using 3 t…
Sponsor: Instituto Dante Pazzanese de Cardiologia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Spud study: baked potatoes may help tame Pre-Diabetes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding baked potatoes (with skin) to a Mediterranean diet can improve blood sugar control, blood pressure, and cholesterol in adults aged 45-80 with pre-diabetes. Sixty participants will either get diet education alone or education plus pre-prepared ba…
Sponsor: University of Nevada, Las Vegas • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Can a simple eye drop boost glaucoma surgery success?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding pilocarpine eye drops after combined cataract and Kahook Dual Blade surgery helps lower eye pressure more than standard drops alone. About 142 adults with glaucoma or high eye pressure will take part. The goal is to see if more patients achieve a 2…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New program helps black breast cancer survivors fight heart disease with food
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a 12-week program for African-American women who have had breast cancer and now have high blood pressure or obesity. The program provides grocery delivery, cooking classes, and nutrition education to help them eat healthier and control their blood pressure. The g…
Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Free healthy meals and coaching aim to boost diet quality in anson county
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether providing healthy frozen meals, produce boxes, and nutrition counseling helps adults in Anson County eat better compared to those who only get physical activity coaching. About 120 participants with or at risk for chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes, …
Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Which pill works best for new moms with high blood pressure?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at two common blood pressure drugs, nifedipine and enalapril, to see how well they control high blood pressure in women after giving birth. About 850 women with pregnancy-related or chronic high blood pressure will be randomly assigned to one of the medicines. Th…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Nebraska Methodist Health System • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Heart shield after pregnancy: statin trial targets lasting damage
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking atorvastatin (a statin) for 3 months after childbirth can reduce the long-term risk of heart disease in women who had high blood pressure disorders during pregnancy. 76 postpartum women will receive either atorvastatin or a placebo, and their cardi…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Viagra drug tested for scleroderma lung complications
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether sildenafil, a drug used for pulmonary hypertension, can help people with scleroderma who have mildly elevated lung pressures. Thirty participants will receive either sildenafil or a placebo for 4 months. The main goal is to see if the drug improve…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Massive study aims to tame high blood pressure in underserved communities
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study will test different methods to help people with high blood pressure get it under control. It involves nearly 17,000 adults receiving care at nine community health centers. The goal is to find the most effective strategies for managing blood pressure in diverse populati…
Sponsor: Boston Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New program aims to tackle high blood pressure and diabetes in underserved communities
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program that helps people with high blood pressure, diabetes, or kidney disease manage their health at home. Participants use a blood pressure monitor that sends readings to their care team, and they get support from community health workers and pharmacists. Th…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New shot could tame stubborn high blood pressure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a daily injection called MANP for people whose high blood pressure remains high despite taking three or more different medications. About 120 adults aged 18 to 80 will receive either MANP or a placebo for 42 days. The main goal is to see if MANP safely lowers day…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: E-Star BioTech, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Brain vein stent could ease pressure and save sight in IIH patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether placing a small stent in a narrowed brain vein can reduce high pressure inside the skull and improve symptoms like vision loss, headache, and tinnitus. About 114 adults with newly diagnosed idiopathic intracranial hypertension will be randomly assigned to…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Lifestyle over pills? new study tests diet & exercise for blood pressure control
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a community-based lifestyle program can help control high blood pressure in adults at risk. 220 participants will receive coaching on diet, exercise, and self-management, and be followed for 12 months. The program adds to usual medical care, not replace i…
Sponsor: Meharry Medical College • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New device offers hope for heart and lung patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new device for people with pulmonary hypertension, a condition where high blood pressure strains the heart. The device is implanted to help the heart pump better. About 30 adults with severe symptoms will take part to see if the device is safe and works well.
Sponsor: Aria CV, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New hope for dialysis patients with stubborn high blood pressure?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a procedure called renal denervation, which uses ultrasound to calm overactive kidney nerves, in 12 dialysis patients with hard-to-treat high blood pressure. The goal is to see if it safely lowers blood pressure over 3 to 6 months. It is a small, early-stage tria…
Sponsor: University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New drug aims to unload the heart in lung hypertension
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the drug sotatercept can improve right heart function in people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). PAH causes high blood pressure in the lungs, straining the right side of the heart. Sotatercept targets the underlying blood vessel changes, not ju…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Fetal balloon trial aims to save babies with rare birth defect
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests a procedure called FETO, where a balloon is placed in the windpipe of a fetus to help lungs grow. It is for pregnant women carrying a baby with severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia, a condition where the diaphragm has a hole and organs move into the che…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Can stem cell 'Messages' heal blood vessels after preeclampsia?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether tiny particles from stem cells, called exosomes, can repair blood vessel damage in women who had preeclampsia during pregnancy. Preeclampsia raises the risk of heart disease later in life, and current treatments don't fully heal the blood vessels. The tri…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Universitas Padjadjaran • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 19:01 UTC
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New combo pill aims to tackle diabetes and hypertension at once
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether taking dapagliflozin and telmisartan together works better than either drug alone for people with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. About 221 adults will receive either the combo or a single drug for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure chang…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: THPharm Corp. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:18 UTC
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New scan could spot hidden scarring in heart and lungs before It's too late
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new radioactive tracer called 18F-FAPI-74 that may help detect scar tissue (fibrosis) in the heart and lungs earlier than current methods. Researchers will compare this new PET/CT scan to standard imaging in 210 adults with conditions like lung disease or heart…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wristband vs. cuff: can a cuffless device match 24-Hour blood pressure monitoring?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether the Hilo Band, a cuffless wrist device, can measure blood pressure as accurately as the standard 24-hour ambulatory monitor. The study enrolls 40 young adults aged 21 to 35, including those with normal, low, or high blood pressure. Participants wea…
Sponsor: Simonetti Giacomo • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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No more arm cuffs? new wrist device could change how we check blood pressure
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new wrist device that uses light to measure blood pressure without needing a traditional arm cuff. Researchers will compare its readings to standard methods in 200 adults aged 22 to 59 over one week. The goal is to see if the device is accurate and safe en…
Sponsor: Aktiia SA • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Two proteins could give african clinics an early warning for dangerous pregnancy complication
Diagnosis Recruiting nowPreeclampsia is a serious high blood pressure condition that can develop during pregnancy and is a leading cause of death for mothers and babies in Africa. Doctors struggle to predict which women with high blood pressure will become severely ill because current tests are not accu…
Sponsor: Africa Clinical Research Network (ACRN) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Light-Based imaging may spot High-Risk preeclampsia early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-invasive imaging technique called hyperspectral imaging can help predict how preeclampsia will progress in pregnant women. Preeclampsia is a serious condition that can harm both mother and baby, and it is linked to problems in the tiny blood vessels…
Sponsor: Heidelberg University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Light-Based scan spot preeclampsia before it strikes?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowPreeclampsia is a dangerous pregnancy condition marked by high blood pressure and damage to blood vessels, and it can threaten both mother and baby. This study tests whether hyperspectral imaging, a non-invasive scan that measures blood flow in the skin, can predict who will deve…
Sponsor: Heidelberg University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI reads your heartbeat to catch silent killer in lung patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that analyzes a simple ECG can help doctors find undiagnosed pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs) in people with interstitial lung disease. About 900 adults with severe lung scarring will be random…
Sponsor: Tempus AI • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI-Powered stethoscope could spot hidden Lung-Heart condition
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a digital stethoscope and a simple heart monitor (ECG) can detect pulmonary hypertension, a serious condition where blood pressure in the lungs is too high. About 1,500 adults who are already scheduled for heart tests will have their heart sounds and…
Sponsor: Eko Devices, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Xenon MRI breathes new life into lung disease detection
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study explored whether a special type of MRI using inhaled xenon gas could detect changes in the small blood vessels of the lungs in people with pulmonary hypertension. The goal was to see if this imaging method could track disease progression or response to treatment. Howev…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Bastiaan Driehuys • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new multi-test approach may spot hidden blood vessel damage before symptoms appear
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis observational study is testing whether a combination of non-invasive measurements—including blood pressure monitoring, ultrasound, blood and urine tests, and a light-based technique called photoplethysmography—can detect early damage to blood vessels and organs in adults at …
Sponsor: Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI stethoscope aims to spot silent heart and lung disease
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a digital stethoscope, combined with artificial intelligence, can detect two serious conditions: high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension) and a weak heart pump (low ejection fraction). About 3,850 adults will have their heart sounds …
Sponsor: Eko Devices, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a ring replace the blood pressure cuff for heart patients?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a wearable ring that measures blood pressure, comparing it to the standard 24-hour monitor in 100 people with heart failure and reduced pumping ability. The goal is to see if the ring is accurate and easy to use. If successful, it could make blood pressure tracki…
Sponsor: Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Can a smart cuff catch Pre-Eclampsia early?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the Withings BPM Pro 2, an automatic blood pressure cuff, gives accurate readings for pregnant women, including those with high blood pressure or pre-eclampsia. About 45 participants will have their blood pressure measured with both the device and a stand…
Sponsor: Withings • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New blood test could spot dangerous pregnancy condition early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood test called the MaiRa Preeclampsia Test to see if it can accurately predict preeclampsia early in pregnancy. Preeclampsia is a serious condition that can harm both mother and baby. The test looks at genetic material in the mother's blood to ident…
Sponsor: iPremom • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New steroid test may spot hidden cause of high blood pressure without risky drug changes
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new steroid-based blood test to see if it can more accurately diagnose primary aldosteronism—a common, treatable cause of high blood pressure—in people who are already taking blood pressure medications. Current tests often require patients to temporarily stop o…
Sponsor: Qifu Li • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New brain & blood test combo may spot deadly pregnancy complication earlier
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a brain wave monitor (BIS) and two blood tests (sFIT/PIGF ratio and adrenomedullin) can more accurately grade the severity of preeclampsia and eclampsia in pregnant women. Researchers will enroll 48 participants to see if these tools can predict risk b…
Sponsor: Suez Canal University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Your phone may soon check your blood pressure – no cuff needed!
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study explores whether a smartphone can reliably screen for high blood pressure by analyzing video recorded at your fingertip. About 100 adults will record their blood pressure using both a smartphone and a standard arm cuff, three times each morning and evening for a week. …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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AI-Powered ECGs could spot silent heart disease before It's too late
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether artificial intelligence (AI) can analyze routine heart tests (ECGs) to find hidden heart problems like weak heart muscle, valve issues, or high lung pressure. About 590 adults without a prior heart disease diagnosis will have ECGs taken with standard mach…
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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AI-ECG could catch deadly lung condition before It's too late
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an artificial intelligence-enhanced electrocardiogram (AI-ECG) can detect pulmonary hypertension—a serious condition where blood pressure in the lungs is dangerously high—in people aged 50 to 85 who are at risk. Over 8,600 participants will get the AI-ECG…
Sponsor: National Defense Medical Center, Taiwan • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Breathing in a special gas could help doctors see lung damage without needles
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether inhaling a special form of xenon gas during an MRI can help doctors see and measure blood vessel changes in the lungs of people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). The goal is to find a non-invasive way to diagnose different types of PAH and track…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Bastiaan Driehuys • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Simple vessel test may spot pregnancy danger early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a quick, non-invasive test of blood vessel function can help predict and diagnose preeclampsia and other high blood pressure disorders in pregnancy. Researchers will follow 400 first-time pregnant women, measuring vessel health early in pregnancy and…
Sponsor: IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New blood markers could spot dangerous pregnancy complication earlier
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether three substances in the blood can help doctors diagnose and monitor preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy condition involving high blood pressure. Researchers will measure these markers in 120 pregnant women between 20 and 36 weeks. The goal is to find a…
Sponsor: Ammar Jassim Abed • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Eye ultrasound could speed up brain swelling detection
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a simple ultrasound of the optic nerve can quickly detect brain swelling and inflammation in ICU patients with conditions like meningitis, encephalitis, or stroke. Researchers will measure the optic nerve sheath diameter in 200 adults and compare it …
Sponsor: Spitalul Clinic de Boli Infecțioase și tropicale "Dr. Victor Babeș" • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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AI eye test could catch glaucoma early in underserved communities
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether an AI-based eye screening program can help detect glaucoma and other eye conditions in people visiting community health centers. About 1,800 adults at higher risk for glaucoma will get a quick eye scan using an AI tool called AI-RONA. If the screenin…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Eye video could replace needles for brain pressure checks
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a video camera that records the back of the eye can estimate pressure inside the skull without needles, anesthesia, or touching the eye. About 90 adults who already have a standard pressure monitor in place will participate. If successful, this could lead…
Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Blood protein clues may spot hidden lung clot complication
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is looking for specific protein patterns in the blood that could help diagnose chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH), a rare but serious complication of blood clots in the lungs. Researchers will analyze blood samples from 120 people suspected of having…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New screening could catch hidden lung damage after blood clots
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a standard screening method to find a condition called chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) in people who had a blood clot in their lungs 3 to 12 months earlier. Researchers will check if certain tests, like heart ultrasound or lung scans, c…
Sponsor: Institute of Health Information and Statistics of the Czech Republic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New study aims to catch glaucoma earlier and save sight
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis long-term study is looking for the best methods to detect glaucoma and track its worsening over time, especially in people with nearsightedness (myopia) and those of African or European descent. Researchers will use advanced eye imaging to monitor changes in the back of the …
Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Blood test could unlock precision medicine for deadly TMA
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood test (the HMEC test) to see if it can better identify which patients with thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) have a specific immune system problem driving their disease. TMA is a severe condition that damages kidneys and the brain. The researchers …
Sponsor: Maastricht University Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New camera could measure your pulse and blood pressure without any contact
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new camera system that measures vital signs like pulse, blood pressure, and temperature without touching the body. The goal is to see if it works as well as standard devices, which require physical contact and can spread infections. About 860 adults visiting he…
Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Can AI-Tailored heat warnings shield chronic disease patients from dangerous temperatures?
Prevention Recruiting nowResearchers in Pakistan are testing whether a mobile app that uses artificial intelligence to send personalized heat-risk alerts can reduce heat-related illness symptoms in adults with chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, kidney disease, heart disease, or obesity. T…
Sponsor: National University of Medical Sciences, Pakistan • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized coaching via smartphone could curb hypertension before it starts
Prevention Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a personalized health program delivered through a WeChat mini-program and community health workers can lower blood pressure in adults at high risk of developing hypertension. Researchers will enroll 500 adults aged 35 to 65 in Beijing who have a predicted…
Sponsor: Peking University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mindfulness and wearable tech tested to prevent dangerous pregnancy condition
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study will test if mindfulness training, with or without a wearable biosensor watch, can help prevent preeclampsia in pregnant women at moderate to high risk. 90 women will be split into three groups: mindfulness plus the watch, mindfulness alone, or standard prenatal care. …
Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can pushing blood pressure below 120 save hearts in diabetes?
Prevention Recruiting nowResearchers test whether lowering systolic blood pressure to below 120 mm Hg prevents major cardiovascular events in adults with type 2 diabetes and high-normal blood pressure. The trial enrolls about 11,400 people aged 45 to 79. Participants receive either intensive treatment wi…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: XueQing Yu • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can exercise shield pregnant women from preeclampsia?
Prevention Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether exercise during pregnancy can reduce the risk and severity of preeclampsia, a dangerous condition marked by high blood pressure. The trial enrolls 224 healthy women at risk for preeclampsia who are less than 16 weeks pregnant. Participants take par…
Sponsor: East Carolina University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple aspirin pill save pregnancies? major trial launches
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether starting a higher dose of aspirin very early in pregnancy (before 7 weeks) can lower the risk of preeclampsia and pregnancy loss in women with risk factors. About 1,150 pregnant women will take either 162 mg of aspirin daily or a placebo followed by stand…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spud-tacular study: potatoes may ward off diabetes in seniors
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a diet rich in whole white potatoes can improve blood sugar control and blood pressure in adults aged 50-70 who are at risk for type 2 diabetes. Participants will eat either a potato-rich healthy diet or a typical Western diet for 12 weeks. Researchers…
Sponsor: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Jail-Based program aims to cut HIV risk after release
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a program in the Dallas County Jail that identifies people at high risk for HIV and offers them testing and education about PrEP, a daily pill that prevents HIV. A patient navigator helps interested individuals connect with PrEP providers after they are released.…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a malaria drug help prevent preeclampsia?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding hydroxychloroquine to daily aspirin reduces the risk of preeclampsia in pregnant women with a history of the condition, fetal growth restriction, or stillbirth. Participants receive either aspirin alone or aspirin plus hydroxychloroquine th…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Yoo-min Kim • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Beauty salons join fight against HIV: new online program aims to boost PrEP use among black women
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests an online program called UPDOs Protective Styles to help Black women in the southeastern US learn about and start using PrEP, a medicine that prevents HIV. Researchers will recruit 1000 participants from 32 beauty salons in areas with high HIV rates. One group wi…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Salt switch could shield Moms-to-Be from dangerous pregnancy complication
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a low-sodium salt substitute instead of regular salt can lower blood pressure and prevent pregnancy-related high blood pressure disorders in women at high risk. About 3,200 pregnant women in China will be randomly assigned to use either the salt sub…
Sponsor: Peking University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a health coach cut heart attack risk in Food-Insecure communities?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether regular, personalized health coaching—delivered virtually and during community screenings—can reduce the 10-year risk of heart attack or stroke in adults aged 40-75 who have at least one cardiometabolic risk factor like high blood pressure, high cholester…
Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One pill to shield the heart? a polypill aims to prevent heart failure in diabetes
Prevention Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a single polypill combining three medications—finerenone, empagliflozin, and losartan—can help prevent heart failure and maintain exercise capacity in people with type 2 diabetes who are at high risk. Participants will take either the polypill or the same…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain-Protecting diet and exercise trial launches for black adults with high blood pressure
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether combining the MIND diet (a mix of Mediterranean and DASH diets) with aerobic exercise can help prevent memory and thinking problems in Black adults aged 35-75 who have high blood pressure. Participants will be randomly assigned to either receive food d…
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Postpartum blood pressure control may stop preeclampsia from leading to lifelong hypertension
Prevention Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether starting intensive blood pressure medication soon after childbirth can prevent chronic hypertension in women who had preeclampsia. Participants are randomly assigned to receive nifedipine ER when their blood pressure reaches different thresholds during th…
Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could pregnant women safely stop aspirin earlier? new trial investigates
Prevention Recruiting nowThis trial looks at whether pregnant women at high risk for preeclampsia can safely stop taking daily aspirin at 24-28 weeks instead of continuing until 36 weeks. Around 300 women will be randomly assigned to either stop or continue aspirin. The goal is to see if stopping early l…
Sponsor: St. Olavs Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mail-Order heart screening could save thousands – but does it work?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a home-based screening kit can identify hidden heart risks better than standard doctor visits. 45,000 adults in Sweden aged 50-75 will either receive a home blood pressure monitor, a finger-prick blood test, and a health questionnaire, or continue wi…
Sponsor: Johan Sundström • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could High-Dose vitamin D3 shield pregnant women from preeclampsia?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study compares two different doses of vitamin D3 supplements in pregnant women who have low vitamin D levels. The goal is to see if a higher dose (50,000 IU every two weeks) is better than a lower dose (5,000 IU weekly) at preventing preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy complic…
Sponsor: Sana'a University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a daily aspirin save mothers and babies from hypertension risks?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking 150 mg of aspirin daily, starting before 20 weeks of pregnancy, can prevent serious problems like preeclampsia, poor fetal growth, placental abruption, preterm birth, and death in pregnant women with chronic high blood pressure. About 500 women wil…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Creteil • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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ERs could become frontline for HIV prevention: new study tests immediate PrEP
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving HIV prevention pills (PrEP) to people right in the emergency room helps them start and stay on prevention. Researchers will enroll 250 HIV-negative adults at risk for HIV in Dallas. Participants get a 30-day pill supply and a clinic appointment to …
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Daily aspirin may shield IVF moms from dangerous pregnancy complication
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking a daily low-dose aspirin (150 mg) starting early in pregnancy can prevent preterm preeclampsia in first-time mothers who became pregnant through assisted reproductive technology (ART) like IVF. About 1,164 women will be randomly assigned to receive…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Higher aspirin dose may better protect pregnant women from dangerous hypertension
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking 162 mg of aspirin daily is better than the standard 81 mg dose for preventing high blood pressure disorders (like preeclampsia) in pregnant women at risk. Over 10,000 participants will be assigned to one of the two doses early in pregnancy. The goa…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could your diet ward off preeclampsia? new study investigates natural salicylates
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether natural salicylates found in foods like fruits and vegetables can help prevent preeclampsia, a dangerous pregnancy condition. Researchers will track the diets of 500 pregnant women and measure salicylate levels in their blood and urine. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Poznan University of Life Sciences • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Early preeclampsia test could save thousands of newborns and moms
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a simple screening test in early pregnancy (around 11-14 weeks) can predict and help prevent preeclampsia, a dangerous condition involving high blood pressure. The trial will involve 14,500 pregnant women and aims to reduce severe complications like …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New study aims to boost HIV prevention in black women facing violence
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a program to help Black women in Baltimore start taking PrEP, a medication that prevents HIV. The program addresses challenges like intimate partner violence and racism that can make it hard to get PrEP. About 300 Black women who are HIV-negative and at risk will…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New screening could stop dangerous pregnancy condition before it starts
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if a new screening program during the first trimester can better identify pregnant women at risk for preeclampsia—a condition causing high blood pressure that can harm both mother and baby. Up to 80,000 women in Denmark will take part. Those found to be hig…
Sponsor: Copenhagen University Hospital at Herlev • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New dashboard aims to boost PrEP access and cut HIV disparities
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new data dashboard to help clinics in Alabama track and improve how they provide PrEP, a daily pill that prevents HIV. The dashboard shows real-time data on PrEP prescriptions and patient needs, aiming to reduce racial gaps in HIV prevention. Researchers w…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to prevent dangerous pregnancy condition
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a blood thinner (low molecular weight heparin) to daily low-dose aspirin can prevent preeclampsia in pregnant women at high risk. Preeclampsia is a serious condition causing high blood pressure and organ damage. The trial will enroll 100 women earl…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Alexandra Hospital, Athens, Greece • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Blood pressure trial aims to keep Seniors' minds sharp
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether helping doctors manage high blood pressure more aggressively can prevent cognitive decline and dementia in adults aged 70 and older. Researchers will use a smartphone app and a clinical decision support tool to guide treatment. 4,000 participants will be …
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Italy launches massive PrEP study to slash new HIV infections
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study will follow 5,000 HIV-negative adults in Italy who are taking PrEP, a daily pill that prevents HIV. Researchers want to see how well PrEP works in real life, how many people stick with it, and what barriers they face. The goal is to use this information to improve HIV …
Sponsor: Fondazione ICONA • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Can a single sildenafil pill boost exercise capacity in pulmonary hypertension?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether taking a 20mg sildenafil tablet before exercise helps people with pulmonary arterial hypertension reach a higher maximum workload than a dextrose candy tablet. The trial enrolls about 20 adults with stable PAH who are already on standard treatment.…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Silvia Ulrich • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a breath of oxygen boost walking stamina in lung disease?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial asks whether breathing supplemental oxygen during a 6-minute walk test helps people with pulmonary vascular disease (PAH or CTEPH) walk farther than they would on ambient air. Participants will complete two walk tests—one with oxygen via nasal cannula and one without—t…
Sponsor: Silvia Ulrich Somaini • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a breath of oxygen boost exercise capacity in pulmonary hypertension?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether breathing supplemental oxygen during exercise helps people with pulmonary vascular disease walk farther compared to breathing regular air. Participants will perform a standard six-minute walk test twice—once with oxygen and once without—to see if oxygen i…
Sponsor: Silvia Ulrich Somaini • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Drug-Free neck therapy shows promise for preeclampsia
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-invasive physiotherapy technique that stimulates the vagus nerve can help lower blood pressure in pregnant women with preeclampsia. About 210 women will receive either standard blood pressure medication alone or medication plus this gentle therapy. …
Sponsor: Fundación Internacional René Mey • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Home workouts tested as therapy for rare lung disease
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 12-week home exercise program can improve exercise capacity and quality of life in 20 adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Participants receive guidance from a physiotherapist to do endurance and strength training at home. The main goal is…
Sponsor: Tampere Heart Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Texting therapy: could a simple phone message boost exercise and quality of life in a rare lung disease?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether personalized text messages, synced with a Fitbit, can encourage people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) to be more active and improve their quality of life. Participants will receive up to three tailored texts a day for six months, or continue w…
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New app aims to keep moms-to-be with high blood pressure safer at home
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a mobile health app called Moms@Home to help pregnant women with high blood pressure monitor their readings at home. About 100 women with gestational or chronic hypertension will use the app and share their home blood pressure data. The goal is to see if the…
Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Beetroot juice boosts exercise benefits for menopausal women
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether drinking beetroot juice every day for 12 weeks can help postmenopausal women get more heart and blood vessel benefits from exercise. The researchers will compare two groups of women doing the same exercise program—one group gets real beetroot juice, th…
Sponsor: University of Vienna • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Squeeze away hypertension? handgrip exercise tested in pregnancy
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a simple handgrip exercise can safely lower blood pressure and improve thinking skills in pregnant women with and without chronic hypertension. Thirty pregnant women will either perform short handgrip squeezes or rest quietly, and researchers will measure…
Sponsor: University of Poitiers • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Could a common ED drug help veterans breathe easier?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether tadalafil, a drug often used for erectile dysfunction, can reduce shortness of breath in 126 veterans who have both COPD and high blood pressure in the lungs. Participants will be randomly assigned to take either tadalafil or a placebo for six months, and…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Smartwatch workout plan aims to boost activity in kids with rare lung condition
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 16-week home exercise program, guided by a smartwatch, can help children aged 8-18 with pulmonary hypertension become more active and improve their muscle strength and quality of life. Participants will wear activity trackers and follow a personalized e…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can mindfulness lower blood pressure and boost mood? new study seeks answers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests an 8-week group mindfulness program designed for African American adults who have both high blood pressure and depression. Researchers want to see if the program improves mood and blood pressure, and if it works well in a community setting. Participants will lear…
Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Teens with rare lung disease may walk more with phone-based coaching
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a mobile health program can help adolescents with pulmonary arterial hypertension increase their daily step counts. About 50 teens aged 10-21 will use a Fitbit and receive coaching to boost activity over 12 weeks. The goal is to improve exercise and quali…
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Could racket sports boost lung rehab? small study tests feasibility
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether Street Racket, a simple racket sport, can be added to standard pulmonary rehabilitation for people with chronic lung disease. Twelve participants will play Street Racket every two weeks during their rehab program. Researchers will measure how acceptabl…
Sponsor: Mona Lichtblau • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Video game prescription: new study uses fun to fight high blood pressure in native communities
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a smartphone game that responds to your activity can help Native American adults with high blood pressure become more active. Half of the 220 participants will get the game plus a fitness tracker, while the other half gets only the tracker. Researchers wi…
Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Spinal zaps could stop dizziness after injury
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether gentle electrical stimulation on the back can help stabilize blood pressure in people who recently had a spinal cord injury. Participants will undergo sit-up tests with and without stimulation to see if it prevents dizziness and keeps blood pressure in a …
Sponsor: Kessler Foundation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:20 UTC
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Spinal zaps could steady blood pressure in paralyzed patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether mild electrical stimulation on the back can help stabilize blood pressure in people with chronic spinal cord injury who experience dizziness or fainting when sitting up. Five participants will have their blood pressure measured while tilted on a table, wi…
Sponsor: Kessler Foundation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New study investigates why heart disease hits african americans differently
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how obesity and body fat affect heart disease risk in 2,000 healthy African American men and women. Researchers will measure body fat, blood fats, and insulin function to see if risk factors differ by sex. The goal is to understand why heart disease rates are …
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NIH launches study to uncover genetic roots of Hormone-Driven high blood pressure in black communities
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the genetic causes of primary aldosteronism, a condition where adrenal tumors cause high blood pressure, in Black individuals. Researchers will enroll 1150 participants, including those with difficult-to-control blood pressure or known primary aldosteronis…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NIH launches Long-Term study to uncover clues in rare lung disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis natural history study follows 270 adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and healthy volunteers to track how the disease changes over time. Researchers will use blood tests, heart and lung imaging, and a six-minute walk test to find new markers of disease severity…
Sponsor: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A 10-Question survey could give brazilian pulmonary hypertension patients a voice in their care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers at Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre are translating and culturally adapting the EmPHasis-10 questionnaire, a short survey that measures how pulmonary hypertension affects patients' quality of life, into Brazilian Portuguese. The study enrolls 50 adults with pulmon…
Sponsor: Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sickle cell study aims to uncover disease patterns
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows up to 3,500 people with sickle cell disease to learn more about how the condition progresses and what complications arise. Participants receive their usual medical care outside the hospital and visit the clinic for check-ups and research tests. No experimental …
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Somali Americans' sleep troubles may raise blood pressure risk
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at sleep problems in healthy Somali Americans and how they might raise the risk of high blood pressure. Researchers will use sleep studies and 24-hour blood pressure monitors on 240 adults. The goal is to find hidden sleep issues and understand their link to bloo…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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10,000 nurses tracked to uncover chronic disease triggers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers are following 10,000 registered nurses in Xiamen, China, to see how genes, lifestyle, and environment relate to common chronic diseases like high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, kidney disease, and some cancers. The study collects health and lifestyle…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a neck ultrasound predict fluid balance in preeclampsia?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether an ultrasound measurement of the internal jugular vein in the neck can help assess fluid status in pregnant women with preeclampsia, compared to those with normal blood pressure. Researchers will measure the vein's collapsibility index before cesar…
Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Kids' voices in surgery: new study aims to measure what really matters to young patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study wants to improve how we measure children's recovery and experience after surgery and anesthesia. Researchers will translate and test a recovery scale for Danish children aged 4-12, and also develop a new questionnaire that lets children describe their own hospital expe…
Sponsor: Gødstrup Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study tracks how doctors really treat diabetes and heart disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry is collecting information from 35,000 adults with type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart failure, and/or chronic kidney disease. Researchers want to see how these conditions are managed in everyday medical practice, what treatments people receive, and how often…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could hidden hormone cycles be causing Hard-to-Treat high blood pressure?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study is looking at whether people with primary aldosteronism (a cause of high blood pressure) have hormone levels that vary in cycles or differ between day and night. Researchers will collect urine samples over 24 hours from 100 participants to see if this met…
Sponsor: Queen Mary University of London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can urine tests predict kidney trouble in lung patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study follows 350 adults with pulmonary hypertension to see if certain biomarkers in urine and blood are linked to worsening kidney function. Participants undergo standard tests but receive no experimental treatment. The goal is to better understand how kidney …
Sponsor: University of Giessen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NIH launches study to collect samples for future disease breakthroughs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood and urine samples from healthy adults and patients with heart, lung, or blood vessel conditions. Researchers will use these samples to study genes, proteins, and other substances in the lab. The goal is to support basic and translational research that co…
Sponsor: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain pressure monitor could eliminate need for drilling into skull
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new device that aims to measure pressure inside the skull from the outside, avoiding the need for surgery. Currently, doctors must drill a hole in the skull to monitor intracranial pressure (ICP) in patients with conditions like traumatic brain injury or s…
Sponsor: CoMind Technologies Limited • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hunt for childhood hypertension genes begins
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find genes that cause high blood pressure starting in childhood. Researchers will follow 2,300 people aged 2 and older, including those with childhood-onset hypertension and their healthy relatives, for up to 10 years. Participants provide blood, urine, and che…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study reveals gaps in blood pressure care across brazil
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will analyze health records from 15,000 adults with high blood pressure in Brazil's public primary care system. Researchers want to see how often patients with uncontrolled blood pressure get their treatment adjusted. The goal is to understand patterns of care and iden…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can stress explain the link between obesity and high blood pressure?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study asks how the nervous system tells blood vessels to narrow during stress, and whether obesity or high blood pressure changes that signal. Researchers will measure nerve activity and blood flow in about 100 adults, some with obesity, some with hypertension, and some with…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Muscle loss mystery in lung disease patients under investigation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) lose muscle mass and how that affects their daily life and activity. Researchers will measure body composition, heart fat, diet, and physical function in 150 adults with PAH. No new treatment is being teste…
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can money problems delay trauma recovery? a new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 185 adults in the Netherlands who are hospitalized with serious trauma injuries. Researchers will ask them to fill out short questionnaires about their quality of life, pain, fatigue, and daily functioning at several points over a year. The goal is to see wheth…
Sponsor: Radboud University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Salt showdown: new study puts blood pressure to the test
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how people with slightly high blood pressure react to salt. Participants will eat both high-salt and low-salt meals to see if their blood pressure changes. The goal is to find out who is salt-sensitive and who is not. No new treatments are tested—just careful …
Sponsor: Peking University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test could spot hidden heart damage in preeclampsia
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks for proteins in the blood that might show early heart changes in women with preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy condition. Researchers will also use heart ultrasounds to see how the heart changes during pregnancy. The goal is to find ways to predict future heart pr…
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartwatch blood pressure checks put to the test against hospital standards
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether wearable devices like smartwatches can measure blood pressure as accurately as standard arm cuffs or invasive arterial lines. Hospitalized patients will wear multiple devices using light-based (PPG) and wrist-cuff methods, with readings compared to clinic…
Sponsor: Technische Universität Dresden • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brazilian study aims to unlock secrets of high potassium in heart and kidney patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at data from over 6,000 Brazilian patients with heart failure, kidney disease, diabetes, or high blood pressure to understand how common high potassium levels (hyperkalemia) are and how doctors manage it. By analyzing medical records, researchers hope to identify…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a single hormone explain Hard-to-Treat high blood pressure?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a hormone called aldosterone plays a key role in high blood pressure. Researchers will follow 500 adults with hypertension, tracking aldosterone levels and related health measures over six months. The goal is to better understand how aldosterone change…
Sponsor: Kaiser Permanente • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to crack the code on Kids' medications
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting blood and other samples from 5,000 children and young adults (under 21) who are already taking certain medications as part of their regular care. The goal is to understand how these drugs move through and affect children's bodies, so doctors can prescribe…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we stop early artery aging in kids with kidney disease?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates why arteries stiffen and harden faster in children and young people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and high blood pressure. Researchers will use non-invasive tests to compare arterial stiffness between those with CKD and matched controls, including heal…
Sponsor: King's College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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5,000 heart patients to wear smart patches for Years-Long observation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will enroll 5,000 adults with chronic heart conditions like heart failure, high blood pressure, or aortic stenosis. Participants will wear a Prolaio digital health patch that monitors heart rate, breathing, and other vital signs. The goal is to observe how these condit…
Sponsor: Prolaio • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can job frustration raise your blood pressure? a new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether work-related frustration and stress are linked to higher-risk blood pressure patterns, such as masked or white-coat hypertension. Researchers will monitor the blood pressure of working adults aged 40 to 65 over 24 hours and compare it with their percei…
Sponsor: University of Burgundy • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tiny particles in blood may signal hidden heart risk in hypertensive children
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether microscopic particles shed from blood vessels, called endothelial extracellular vesicles, can serve as early warning signs of blood vessel damage in children with newly diagnosed, untreated high blood pressure. Researchers will compare these partic…
Sponsor: Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tiny particles in the blood may warn of dangerous pregnancy high blood pressure
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether tiny particles shed from blood vessels, called endothelial extracellular vesicles, can serve as early warning signs for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, such as preeclampsia. Researchers will compare levels of these particles in pregnant women with…
Sponsor: Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tiny particles in the blood may signal early vessel damage from high blood pressure
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares levels of tiny particles shed from blood vessels in people with newly diagnosed, untreated high blood pressure versus those with normal blood pressure. Researchers want to see if these particles can serve as early, non-invasive markers of blood-vessel injury. …
Sponsor: Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tiny nerve study could unlock secrets of blood pressure
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage study looks at how the body's nervous system controls blood pressure when veins are stretched. Researchers will use a blood pressure cuff to temporarily block blood flow in the arm and measure nerve activity in the leg, along with vein size using an MRI. They wil…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can stretching leg veins raise blood pressure? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether stretching the veins in your legs causes a rise in blood pressure when you stand up, a condition called orthostatic hypertension. Researchers will use a tilt table and inflatable trousers to gently stretch leg veins in 30 healthy adults and people with…
Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists investigate why immunotherapy attacks the nervous system
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why some cancer patients develop neurological problems after receiving immunotherapy drugs called checkpoint inhibitors. Researchers will analyze spinal fluid and blood from 160 participants to find immune cells that may mistakenly attack the nervous system. T…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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PAH drug switch under the microscope: will patients benefit?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at what happens when people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) switch from one medication (ambrisentan) to another (bosentan). Researchers will track 121 adults to see if their risk level, symptoms, and side effects change after the switch. The goal is to…
Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Home BP checks may replace 24-Hour monitors for kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether home blood pressure readings can correctly identify different types of high blood pressure (like masked or white coat hypertension) in children aged 6 to 18. Researchers will compare home measurements to 24-hour ambulatory monitors in 52 kids referred …
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New eye scan study aims to catch retinal disease early
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a special eye scan (OCT angiography) to take detailed pictures of blood vessels in the back of the eye. Researchers will follow about 1,050 people with retinal diseases like diabetic retinopathy and healthy volunteers to see how these images can help detect early …
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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French elbow score gets Kid-Friendly check
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study checks if a French version of the MEPS/MEPI elbow score works well for children aged 4 to 17. It includes kids with and without elbow injuries to see if the score accurately measures elbow pain and function. The goal is to make sure doctors can use this tool reliably i…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Can your smartwatch really track blood pressure? new study puts wearables to the test
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares three new wearable blood pressure monitors (ABPMPro, Aktiia, and Spacelabs) to see how well they measure blood pressure and physical activity. One hundred adults with normal or high blood pressure will wear the devices for 48 hours. The goal is to find out if …
Sponsor: Stephen Juraschek • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues to pre-eclampsia in placenta and blood samples
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand pre-eclampsia and intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), serious pregnancy complications affecting about 9% of pregnancies. Researchers will collect placenta, blood, and urine samples from 500 pregnant women—both with and without these condit…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Creteil • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Blood pressure pills and sex: new study probes link
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether women with high blood pressure who skip their medication have more sexual problems than those who take it regularly. Researchers will compare sexual function in 348 women using questionnaires and blood tests. The goal is to understand if not taking med…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Brain surgery complication: watchful waiting vs. surgery?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at the best way to treat a fluid pocket (pseudomeningocele) that can form under the scalp after brain surgery. It compares doing nothing active (just watching and caring for the wound) with doing a procedure like draining the fluid or another surgery. The goal is…
Sponsor: Charles University, Czech Republic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New study aims to uncover hidden causes of kidney transplant failure
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 60 kidney transplant recipients in Denmark to find out how often blood vessel problems cause poor kidney function or hard-to-treat high blood pressure. Participants will get special imaging tests, and if a narrowed artery is found, they may receive balloon trea…
Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Heart rate clues could unmask hidden sleep apnea in hypertensive patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at the connection between high blood pressure and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) using heart rate variability (HRV), a simple heart monitoring method. Researchers will track 100 adults with high blood pressure who are at risk for OSA, using heart monitors and slee…
Sponsor: Kaohsiung Armed Forces General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Can a simple pill help kidney patients exercise better?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have trouble exercising and often experience high blood pressure during physical activity. Researchers will test whether regular cycling exercise, a drug called Kuvan, or supplements like histidine and beta-alanine …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Study tests if recording doctor visits helps older patients feel better
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving older adults (65+) with diabetes or high blood pressure access to their visit notes and audio recordings of their appointments helps them feel better and manage their health. About 1,022 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either w…
Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Hidden heart risks in college athletes: new study targets energy deficits
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at 150 Division I athletes from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to see how not getting enough calories—called low energy availability—might harm their hearts. Researchers will measure things like artery stiffness, blood sugar, and choles…
Sponsor: North Carolina Agriculture & Technical State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New study seeks to validate a quick fitness test for heart monitoring
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if a short, interval fitness test (the IFT 30-15) can reliably measure heart and lung fitness in both healthy people and those with high blood pressure or obesity. Researchers will compare results from this test with a standard treadmill test and a six-minu…
Sponsor: University of Ljubljana • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Tiny lungs, big Tune-Up: can adjusting ventilator pressure help preterm babies?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how changing the pressure on a ventilator affects the lungs and heart of very premature babies (born before 34 weeks). Researchers will try different pressure levels and use ultrasound and imaging to see which setting works best for breathing and blood flow. T…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Could a nausea drug tame blood pressure in sleep apnea?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether a drug called aprepitant (currently used for nausea) can lower a hormone called aldosterone in people with severe sleep apnea and high blood pressure. The study will enroll 24 adults and measure aldosterone levels before and after taking the drug or…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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COPD heart puzzle: study aims to uncover hidden strain
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the right side of the heart works in people with COPD, both at rest and during exercise. Researchers will use heart imaging and other tests to identify different patterns of heart dysfunction. The goal is to better understand these patterns so that future …
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Scientists investigate cell 'Cleanup' in troubled pregnancies
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study examines how cells in the placenta manage waste and self-destruction in women with pregnancy complications like pre-eclampsia and intrauterine growth restriction. Researchers will take blood and urine samples from 50 pregnant women throughout their pregnancy and at del…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Pregnancy study seeks links between insulin resistance and placental problems
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how a pregnant person's metabolism—specifically insulin resistance and fat burning—may be linked to placenta health and pregnancy complications like preeclampsia and gestational diabetes. Researchers will follow 50 pregnant women at high or moderate risk for p…
Sponsor: University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Meal kits and nutrition lessons aim to boost health for Low-Income older adults
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving low-income adults aged 40 and older free meal kits and nutrition education can improve their food security, diet quality, mental health, and heart health. About 120 participants will be split into two groups: one gets meal kits plus nutrition cl…
Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Lowell • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Blood filter hope for preeclampsia: new study explores protein removal to extend pregnancy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting blood samples from 100 pregnant women with and without preeclampsia to measure key proteins involved in the condition. The goal is to better understand the angiogenic imbalance that causes symptoms and to develop a device that filters out harmful proteins…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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2,500 puerto ricans join landmark health study to uncover hidden disease triggers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 2,500 adults aged 30-75 in Puerto Rico to track chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Researchers will collect data on diet, stress, and lifestyle over two years to identify trends and risk factors. The goal is to guide public health prior…
Sponsor: Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Tiny nerve zap could reveal secrets of blood pressure control
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new way to understand how nerves in the kidney affect blood pressure. About 19 adults with high blood pressure will receive mild electrical stimulation to kidney nerves before and after a procedure that quiets those nerves. The goal is to learn how the bod…
Sponsor: Medtronic Vascular • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Why do some moms develop high blood pressure years later? oxford study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study from the University of Oxford looks at why women who had high blood pressure during pregnancy are more likely to develop heart and blood vessel disease later in life. Researchers will follow 200 women who gave birth 10 to 25 years ago, using heart scans, exercise tests…
Sponsor: University of Oxford • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Heart scans could revolutionize blood pressure treatment for young people
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding a heart ultrasound (echocardiogram) to regular check-ups helps doctors better manage high blood pressure in young adults aged 18 to 40. Researchers will collect data from 750 participants during their routine clinic visits and follow them for up…
Sponsor: University of Oxford • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New study aims to uncover hidden kidney disease in rural africa
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will track 1,200 adults in semi-rural Tanzania to find out how common chronic kidney disease (CKD) is and what factors increase the risk. Participants will have blood and urine tests at the start, after 90 days, and again after one year. The goal is to create better wa…
Sponsor: Swiss Tropical & Public Health Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New study aims to measure hidden brain pressure to save lives
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for 12 adults with severe brain injuries or tumors in the back part of the brain. Doctors will place two small pressure sensors to measure pressure in both the front and back of the brain. The goal is to learn what normal and dangerous pressure levels are in the bac…
Sponsor: University of Valencia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Tiny probe could give doctors a window into infant brains
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new, lightweight ultrasound device called NeoDoppler that can be gently placed on a newborn's soft spot (fontanelle) to continuously measure blood flow in the brain. Researchers will enroll 180 preterm and full-term infants, including those with conditions like…
Sponsor: St. Olavs Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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BREATHE-PH study aims to unlock secrets of lung blood pressure in heart failure
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how a specific biological pathway (BMPR2-activin) affects pulmonary hypertension in people with left heart disease. Researchers will follow 150 heart failure patients for one year, using blood tests, imaging, and heart tissue analysis. The goal is to better un…
Sponsor: Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden clues to stop a deadly pregnancy complication
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find early molecular signs of preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy condition, by examining tissue from the womb (maternal-fetal interface) collected between weeks 9 and 15 of pregnancy. Researchers will compare samples from women who later develop preeclampsia wit…
Sponsor: Carlos Simon Foundation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New study aims to personalize blood pressure care for older veterans
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how different blood pressure treatment goals affect artery stiffness in veterans over 60 with high blood pressure. Researchers will measure stiffness caused by blood pressure itself and by changes in the artery wall, and explore genetic factors. The goal is to…
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Heart wave analysis may reveal hidden recovery in lung disease patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a special heart pressure wave test can better track recovery in adults with chronic blood clots in the lungs (CTEPH) who are getting a procedure to open blocked arteries (balloon pulmonary angioplasty). Researchers will measure walking distance, heart …
Sponsor: Istanbul Mehmet Akif Ersoy Educational and Training Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Egg donation pregnancy study seeks clues to dangerous blood pressure disorder
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 462 women pregnant after egg donation or standard IVF to learn why pre-eclampsia is more common in egg donation pregnancies. Participants give blood samples and have regular check-ups throughout pregnancy. The goal is to find early warning signs and improve car…
Sponsor: Copenhagen University Hospital, Hvidovre • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New study aims to uncover the secrets of preeclampsia in pregnant women
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is following 250 pregnant women diagnosed with preeclampsia, a serious condition involving high blood pressure and organ problems. Researchers will collect health data and samples from mothers and babies during pregnancy, at birth, and a few months after. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Medical University of Graz • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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AI could help doctors treat low blood pressure during surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study observes 50 adults having surgery to understand why their blood pressure drops. Researchers will use machine learning to find patterns in how different patients respond to treatment. The goal is to create personalized recommendations for managing low blood pressure dur…
Sponsor: Nevsehir Public Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Scientists to decode Placenta's secret language in pregnancy study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to map gene activity in the placenta at two key points in pregnancy: the first trimester and at childbirth. Researchers will analyze small tissue samples from 100 pregnant women to understand how placental cells change over time. The goal is to learn more about no…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Could low blood pressure be a hidden danger for seniors?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study watches 220 adults aged 75 and older who have high blood pressure. Researchers want to see if brief drops in daytime blood pressure (below 90 mmHg) raise the risk of falls, hospital stays, heart problems, or death. Participants wear a 24-hour blood pressure monitor and…
Sponsor: Istituto Auxologico Italiano • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of rare lung condition in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large database of children with pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs) to better understand how the disease progresses and how treatments work in real life. Researchers will follow 450 children and adolescents over time, collecting info…
Sponsor: Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Blood marker may reveal hidden heart risk in new hypertension patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is checking whether people newly diagnosed with high blood pressure who also have high homocysteine levels are more likely to have early signs of heart stiffness. Researchers will measure homocysteine in blood and use ultrasound to look at heart function in 500 adults.…
Sponsor: Necmettin Erbakan University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to rewrite the rules for malignant hypertension
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a large database of 1,200 people with malignant hypertension, a severe form of high blood pressure that can damage organs quickly. Researchers will track patients for five years to learn how the disease behaves today and how doctors treat it. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier de PAU • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Massive heart biobank launches to unlock secrets of adult heart disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a large collection of blood samples and health information from 5,000 adults with congenital heart disease and related conditions. Researchers will use this data to better understand how these diseases work and what affects patient health. No treatments or …
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues to pregnancy complications in blood and placenta
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting blood, amniotic fluid, and placenta samples from 100 pregnant women, including those with pregnancy-induced hypertension and those who have had a miscarriage. Researchers will test these samples to look for differences in immune cells and other markers. T…
Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New study seeks clues to why some get PAH and others Don't
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), those with a genetic risk but no disease, and healthy individuals. Researchers aim to find molecular and physical markers that explain why some people get PAH and others stay healthy. The goal is to impro…
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New quiz aims to boost lung disease care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating and testing a questionnaire called SAVOIR to measure how much people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) understand about their condition. Up to 215 patients and expert judges will help ensure the questions are clear, relevant, and reliable. The goal…
Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Colorado study aims to boost health research participation in underserved communities
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study partners with community organizations to improve participation in health research among Black, Latino, and Native American communities in Colorado. Researchers will track changes in diet, transportation access, and social support over time. The goal is to build lasting…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New MRI scan could spot hidden lung damage in PH patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to develop a noninvasive way to detect blood vessel changes in the lungs of people with Group 3 pulmonary hypertension (PH) using a special MRI technique. Researchers will compare MRI results with lung tissue from 30 patients awaiting lung transplant. The goal is …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Bastiaan Driehuys • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Breathing in xenon: can a special MRI spot lung healing in PAH?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a special MRI using inhaled xenon gas can track how well the drug sotatercept repairs blood vessels in the lungs of people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Fourteen adults with PAH will have xenon MRI scans before and after starting sotate…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Bastiaan Driehuys • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Brain vein study tests new MRI to see lymph nodes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study aims to see if a special MRI sequence can detect lymphatic damage in people with brain vein narrowing or clots. About 100 adults will get an extra MRI scan during their regular care. No new treatment is tested; the goal is to learn if this MRI method can spot lym…
Sponsor: Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Can a simple urine test predict who benefits from PH treatment?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at small molecules (metabolites) in the blood and urine of people with pulmonary hypertension caused by lung fibrosis. Researchers want to see how these metabolites change with treatment and whether they can tell who will respond well. The goal is to better under…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Belly fat around kidney may raise blood pressure after donation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether fat around the kidney (called PRAT) affects kidney function and blood pressure in living kidney donors. Researchers will compare donors with more or less of this fat by taking blood, urine, and fat samples during surgery. The goal is to better manage b…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New study tracks how Weight-Loss surgery resolves diabetes and sleep apnea
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 35 people with severe obesity who are having mini-gastric bypass surgery. Researchers want to see how the surgery changes body composition and improves related health issues like type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, and fatty liver disease. The go…
Sponsor: All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New biobank aims to unlock genetic secrets of heart disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a biobank of DNA samples and health information from 500 adults. Researchers will use this resource to explore how genetic variations relate to heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity. Participants provide samples and data, but no experime…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Study reveals eye issues in skull condition
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at eye problems in people with craniosynostosis, a condition where skull bones close too early. Researchers will check for issues like crossed eyes, lazy eye, and pressure inside the head. The goal is to better understand these eye problems to help improve care.
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Village health workers fight chronic disease in rural lesotho
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether trained community health workers can effectively screen and manage chronic diseases like high blood pressure and diabetes in rural Lesotho. About 17,500 adults will take part, with health workers using simple tools and eHealth apps to monitor and refer…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Study reveals which salty sauces are worst for your heart
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how different salty condiments, like soy sauce or fish sauce, affect blood pressure and blood vessel health shortly after eating. Researchers want to create a system to rank these condiments based on heart risks. The study involves 32 adults aged 50 to 75 with…
Sponsor: Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New study eyes hidden diabetes damage in cystic fibrosis patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how often people with cystic fibrosis and diabetes develop complications like eye, kidney, and nerve problems. Researchers will also check blood pressure and cholesterol. The goal is to better understand these risks in a diverse group of 200 adolescents and ad…
Sponsor: Jaeb Center for Health Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Diaphragm mystery: could your breathing muscle explain shortness of breath?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the diaphragm, the main muscle used for breathing, works in people with lung diseases like asthma, COPD, fibrosis, and pulmonary hypertension. Researchers want to see if diaphragm problems are linked to shortness of breath. About 800 adults will take breat…
Sponsor: RWTH Aachen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Pregnancy clues to heart risk: new study aims for a simple app
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 1,260 women 3 to 6 years after their first pregnancy to see how pregnancy complications like preeclampsia affect heart health. Researchers will check blood pressure, heart function, and artery health, and also look at lifestyle and environment. The goal is to c…
Sponsor: Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Massive study aims to uncover hidden heart risks in COPD patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks back at medical records of 1,000 people with COPD who also had a special heart test called right heart catheterization. Researchers want to understand a specific lung-heart problem called pulmonary hypertension. By analyzing this data, they hope to better identif…
Sponsor: Medical University of Graz • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Johns hopkins launches study to uncover hidden cause of right heart failure
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why the right side of the heart fails in people with heart failure and high blood pressure in the lungs. Researchers will look at heart tissue samples from 50 adults to find the best ways to diagnose and treat this condition. Participants must be bet…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Could your genes raise your blood pressure? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a specific change in the Corin gene (called I555/P568) makes high blood pressure more likely in people of African descent in Guadeloupe. Researchers will compare 370 adults with and without high blood pressure to see if this gene variant is more common…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Guadeloupe • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Hospital blood pressure study aims to reduce unnecessary medication changes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether a hospital unit-based program can reduce unnecessary changes to blood pressure medications for patients with high readings but no symptoms. The study will enroll 4 hospital units and track how often new or increased blood pressure drugs are ordered.…
Sponsor: Elizabeth Pfoh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New device could track hydration in pregnancy without needles
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a simple bedside device called a bioimpedance analyser to measure body water changes in pregnant women. Researchers will compare its readings to standard fluid charts in 900 women, including those having planned C-sections, induced labor, or conditions like …
Sponsor: University Hospitals, Leicester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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20,000 volunteers join quest to unlock secrets of chronic disease in rural china
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow 20,000 adults in rural China for three years to understand how chronic diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes, and frailty develop. Participants will provide health data and samples to build a comprehensive database. The goal is to create better diseas…
Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Salt detective: new quiz tracks hidden sodium in hospital patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new food questionnaire called EvalSel to see how well it measures salt intake in hospitalized patients with high blood pressure or kidney problems. Researchers will compare the questionnaire results with a 24-hour urine test, which is the gold standard for…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Can a quick workout boost your blood vessels? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how a single session of moderate or high-intensity exercise changes blood vessel function in healthy people and those with slightly high blood pressure. 45 adults will do three separate sessions: rest, moderate exercise, and high-intensity interval exercise. R…
Sponsor: University of Ljubljana • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Heart surgery blood pressure debate: which artery is best?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether monitoring blood pressure through the femoral artery (in the groin) is better than the usual radial artery (in the wrist) during and after heart surgery. The goal is to see if femoral monitoring reduces the need for strong blood pressure medications an…
Sponsor: Guillaume BESCH • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Surgery may boost confidence in rare lung disease patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how a surgery called pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA) affects the self-confidence of people with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). Ten patients will fill out questionnaires about their confidence in managing their illness and communicating w…
Sponsor: Damascus University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Russian CTEPH registry aims to uncover key prognostic factors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting information from 500 people with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) in Russia. Researchers want to learn which factors most affect long-term survival and health. Participants will have their medical history, symptoms, and test results r…
Sponsor: Irina E. Chazova • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Blood test may prevent unnecessary early deliveries in preeclampsia
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a blood test that measures certain markers (sFlt-1/PlGF) can help doctors decide when to deliver babies in women with mild preeclampsia at term. Instead of automatically inducing labor at 37 weeks, women with normal test results would wait until 39 w…
Sponsor: Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New study aims to uncover why some kids with high blood pressure develop heart and kidney problems
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at children ages 7 to 18 who have been newly diagnosed with high blood pressure. Researchers want to understand how certain hormones in the body, like angiotensin-(1-7), may contribute to damage in the heart, kidneys, and blood vessels. Over two years, they …
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Jakarta study links diet and zinc to Women's health
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how eating habits and zinc levels in hair are connected to body fat, inflammation, and blood pressure in women aged 19-49 from different ethnic groups in Jakarta. Researchers will measure diet, body composition, and blood markers in 188 women. The goal is to b…
Sponsor: Indonesia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Can MRI and genes predict high blood pressure in kids with kidney disease risk?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out how common high blood pressure is in children and teenagers (ages 12-17) who are at risk for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) because a parent has it. Researchers will use MRI scans and genetic tests to detect early signs of the dis…
Sponsor: King's College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Super-Scope for eyes: imaging trial spots hidden clues in blindness
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a high-resolution imaging system to see tiny structures in the eye that routine tools cannot detect. Researchers will scan 1,200 people with various eye conditions and healthy volunteers. The goal is to better understand diseases like glaucoma, diabetes, and reti…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier National d'Ophtalmologie des Quinze-Vingts • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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AI could spot hidden lung danger in scleroderma patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether artificial intelligence (AI) can better detect a serious lung condition called pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in people with scleroderma. Researchers will compare AI algorithms to traditional screening methods in 350 patients across multiple h…
Sponsor: Alejandro Cruz Utrilla • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New program aims to boost kidney disease knowledge in african american patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a 12-week program that provides education, navigation, and self-management support to African American adults hospitalized with advanced chronic kidney disease. The goal is to see if the program improves patients' understanding of kidney disease, blood pressure, …
Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Massive U.S. registry aims to unlock secrets of pulmonary hypertension care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a national registry that collects information from 3,000 people with pulmonary hypertension (PH) treated at specialized centers across the U.S. Researchers will track how patients are diagnosed, treated, and how they do over time. The goal is to see if care follows …
Sponsor: Pulmonary Hypertension Association, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Could your genes predict lung disease? 10,000-Person study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how genes may increase the risk of pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs). Researchers will collect health surveys and saliva samples from 10,000 adults in the US, both with and without the condition. The goal is to find genetic links that c…
Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Pandemic's hidden toll: study probes lasting changes in sleep, exercise, and blood pressure
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study from Indiana University looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic may have changed people's physical activity, sleep, diet, blood pressure, and mental stress. Researchers will track 100 adults aged 18-75 using wearable devices, fitness tests, blood samples, and blood pressure…
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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French registry to reveal how well kidney nerve procedure works for high blood pressure in daily practice
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry will follow 100 adults in France who undergo renal denervation (RDN) for high blood pressure. The procedure uses radiofrequency or ultrasound to calm overactive kidney nerves. Researchers will measure blood pressure changes at home and in the clinic over one year to…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Grenoble • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Study aims to uncover why a deadly lung disease is often diagnosed too late
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how long it takes for people in Brazil to get a correct diagnosis of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a rare and serious lung disease. Researchers will review medical records of about 139 adults diagnosed in the last five years to find out what causes de…
Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Overnight pill may sharpen diagnosis of Hormone-Driven hypertension
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether taking one dose of dexamethasone at bedtime can make screening for primary aldosteronism more accurate in people already taking blood pressure medications. Primary aldosteronism is a condition where the adrenal gland makes too much aldosterone, causing…
Sponsor: Medical University of Gdansk • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Could a home device replace hospital stays for High-Risk pregnancies?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether pregnant women with complications like pre-eclampsia or fetal growth restriction can use a remote device at home to monitor their baby's heart rate. Sixty participants between 32 and 37 weeks of pregnancy will try the device daily. Researchers will check …
Sponsor: Maxima Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Researchers track rare artery disease affecting the lungs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 150 people with Takayasu's arteritis that also affects the lung arteries. Researchers will track their health over time, including how far they can walk in six minutes and their risk of death. The goal is to better understand the disease and its long-term outlo…
Sponsor: China-Japan Friendship Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Hospital study tracks eye drop risks in 1,000 patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will monitor 1,000 hospitalized patients who receive tropicamide/phenylephrine eye drops, commonly used to dilate pupils before eye surgery. Researchers will measure vital signs and ask about side effects at several time points after the drops are given. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Instituto de Oftalmología Fundación Conde de Valenciana • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:38 UTC
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Simple cuff therapy may sharpen brain blood flow in seniors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a blood pressure cuff to create short periods of reduced blood flow in the arm can improve how the brain regulates its own blood supply. 45 healthy adults aged 65-85 will either do the therapy daily, three times a week, or a sham version for 6 weeks…
Sponsor: University of Nottingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:28 UTC
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Why do Somali-Americans have sleep apnea? new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers at Mayo Clinic are studying 600 Somali-American adults to understand how common obstructive sleep apnea is and how it affects heart health. Participants will have sleep tests, blood pressure monitoring, and glucose testing. The goal is to learn about unique risk facto…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:10 UTC
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New brain pressure monitor could predict patient outcomes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new monitor that tracks brain pressure over time in patients with serious brain injuries like trauma or bleeding. Researchers want to see if the pressure measurements can predict who will survive or recover well. The study will enroll 250 adults and follow…
Sponsor: University of Milano Bicocca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:56 UTC
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Urine clues may spot Pre-Eclampsia risk in hypertensive pregnancies
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether tiny particles from blood vessels, found in urine, can help predict which pregnant women with high blood pressure will develop a dangerous condition called pre-eclampsia. Researchers will measure these particles in 110 pregnant women at two points duri…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:35 UTC
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Park afterschool program may boost teen health and resilience
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study examines how a park-based afterschool program called Fit2Lead affects the mental health, resilience, physical fitness, and violence prevention of teens aged 12-17 in Miami-Dade County. Researchers will analyze data from 1,000 participants to see changes in weight, bloo…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:53 UTC
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Aspirin metabolism may hold key to preventing preeclampsia
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how pregnant women at risk for preeclampsia process aspirin and how that relates to signs of metabolic problems. Researchers will measure aspirin byproducts in blood and urine, along with other health markers, in 50 women. The goal is to better understand why …
Sponsor: University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:27 UTC
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Lifting weights to lower blood pressure: new study targets women over 50
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how different weights during resistance exercise affect blood pressure in women aged 50-70 with high blood pressure. Participants will do low-load or high-load exercises, or a non-exercise control task. Researchers will measure blood pressure changes right aft…
Sponsor: Université de Sherbrooke • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:49 UTC
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Gut hormone may control Post-Meal blood pressure drops
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how a natural gut hormone called GIP affects blood pressure after a meal. Sixteen healthy adults will receive either a GIP-blocking drug, a GIP-activating drug, or a placebo during a tilt-table test. The goal is to see if blocking or boosting GIP changes how b…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Gentofte, Copenhagen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:35 UTC
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Park workouts may boost heart health in seniors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study examines whether community park-based fitness programs can improve cardiovascular health in adults aged 50 and older. Researchers will analyze data from 1,000 participants who took part in exercise sessions including aerobics, strength training, and balance exercises. …
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:31 UTC
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Can playing at the park make kids healthier? 5,000 kids join study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 5,000 children in a Miami-Dade park-based after-school program called Fit2Play. The program includes daily physical activity and nutrition lessons. Researchers will track changes in weight, fitness, blood pressure, and mental health over time to see if the prog…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:26 UTC
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Lung cancer Patients' voices could shape better care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether asking patients with advanced lung cancer to fill out regular questionnaires about their quality of life, symptoms, and mental health can help doctors understand which treatment works best. About 144 people will complete online surveys before, during, …
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:18 UTC
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Preeclampsia aftermath: new study tracks heart and kidney risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 100 women who had preeclampsia, HELLP syndrome, or kidney problems during pregnancy. Researchers will measure blood vessel stiffness and collect blood samples for a biobank. The goal is to better understand long-term heart and kidney health after these conditio…
Sponsor: University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Genetic risk report may motivate young adults to lower blood pressure
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving young and middle-aged adults with high blood pressure a personalized genetic risk score helps them lower their blood pressure and adopt healthier habits. 300 participants will either receive standard care or get their genetic risk results along wit…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:35 UTC