Hypertensive disorder

This study tests whether combining two medications (Riociguat and Macitentan) with a balloon procedure to open blocked lung arteries can improve heart function in people with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). The trial enrolls 15 adults who cannot have surger…

This completed trial tested whether a cellular-enabled blood pressure cuff, used at home, could help cancer patients on the drug bevacizumab better track and manage high blood pressure. Twenty participants were randomly assigned to use the smart cuff or a standard cuff. The goal …

This trial tests whether riociguat, a drug that relaxes blood vessels in the lungs, can safely lower high blood pressure in the lungs of people who also have a weakened left heart chamber. Participants receive either riociguat or a placebo for 16 weeks, with doctors measuring lun…

This trial tests whether a 6-month telehealth program can reduce stroke risk factors, especially high blood pressure, in people already at elevated risk. Participants receive personalized remote care including blood pressure monitoring, wearable tracking, and virtual visits with …

People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) often have an overactive sympathetic nervous system, which raises their risk of heart problems and death. This phase 4 trial tests whether pioglitazone, a drug usually used for diabetes, can reduce that nerve overactivity and improve blood…

This study tested whether a 14-day course of hydrochlorothiazide (a water pill) could prevent high blood pressure from returning after delivery in women with preeclampsia or gestational hypertension. Over 450 women were planned, but the trial was stopped early. The main goals wer…

This phase 3 trial tests whether ralinepag, an oral medication, can improve exercise capacity in people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) who have recently started PAH therapy. Participants take ralinepag or a placebo for 28 weeks, and their peak oxygen consumption durin…

This phase 2 trial tested an experimental biologic called KER-012 in 113 adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a serious lung condition that makes it hard to breathe. Participants received either KER-012 or a placebo as a shot every 4 weeks, on top of their usual PAH…

This study tested whether a 6-month program of nurse-led phone calls could help women with uncontrolled high blood pressure take their medication as prescribed. The program included 7 phone calls to address barriers to medication adherence. Only 14 women enrolled before the study…

This trial tests a special pacemaker called the Moderato System in people who need a pacemaker and have high blood pressure that is hard to control with medication. The device is implanted like a regular pacemaker and may help lower blood pressure by adjusting the heart's pacing.…

This study looked at whether the drug riociguat could improve right heart size and function in people with two types of pulmonary hypertension (PAH and CTEPH). It planned to enroll 30 adults, but was terminated early, so results are limited. The goal was to use echocardiograms to…

This trial tests a special pacemaker-like device, the Moderato System, designed to lower blood pressure in people who have resistant hypertension and already need a dual-chamber pacemaker. Participants are randomly assigned to have the device's blood-pressure-lowering feature tur…

This study looked at how different amounts of potassium supplements affect blood pressure in adults with high blood pressure. Researchers aimed to find the best potassium level to help lower blood pressure. The study was stopped early and included 25 participants.

This Phase 3 trial tested the drug sotatercept in 321 people newly diagnosed with intermediate- or high-risk pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Participants received either sotatercept or a placebo added to their usual PAH therapy. The goal was to see if sotatercept could del…

This study looked at the long-term safety of an inhaled drug called treprostinil in people who have both pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs) and COPD. It included 41 adults who had already completed a previous study. The trial was terminated early, and the m…

This study tested an experimental drug called AMAG-423 (Digoxin Immune Fab) in pregnant women with severe preeclampsia, a dangerous condition of high blood pressure during pregnancy. The goal was to see if the drug could reduce serious health problems in babies, such as bleeding …

This study tested two different combinations of eye drops to lower eye pressure in people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. The goal was to see which combination worked better over 90 days. The study was stopped early and included 28 participants.

This study looked at the long-term safety and effectiveness of the STREAMLINE® Surgical System in people with open-angle glaucoma. It included 17 patients who had already taken part in an earlier trial of the same device. The goal was to see if the device continued to safely lowe…

This study looked at the long-term safety and effects of a procedure called renal denervation in 9 patients with resistant hypertension (high blood pressure that doesn't respond to multiple medications). The procedure uses a device to disrupt certain nerves in the kidney arteries…

This study tested a new way to manage blood pressure in new mothers with severe postpartum preeclampsia. Participants received standard blood pressure medications, but one group had personalized blood pressure targets based on real-time brain monitoring. The goal was to keep bloo…

This study looked at whether using a combination of weight-loss medications could help people with obesity lose weight and improve the health of their blood vessels. It involved 128 adults aged 40-75 who were obese and had at least one heart risk factor. The study was stopped ear…

This study looked at the long-term safety of the drug LTP001 in people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a serious lung condition. It was an open-label extension for patients who had completed a previous study. However, the study was terminated early, and no one reached…

This study tested whether kidney transplant recipients with high blood pressure could better control their condition by monitoring their blood pressure at home, compared to standard clinic visits. The trial planned to enroll many participants but was stopped early after only 21 p…

This study tested the drug riociguat in people with early pulmonary vascular disease, a condition where blood vessels in the lungs narrow, making the heart work harder. The trial included 35 adults with connective tissue disease or an inherited form. Participants received either …

This pilot study tested three common blood pressure medications—amlodipine, chlorthalidone, and losartan—in 36 young adults aged 18-40 with hypertension. Participants took the drugs at home and monitored their blood pressure regularly. The goal was to see which drug works best an…

This study tested an experimental drug called LTP001 in 47 people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a condition where high blood pressure damages the arteries in the lungs. The goal was to see if LTP001 could improve blood flow and exercise ability. However, the trial w…

This study tested a smartphone-based program to help stroke survivors with high blood pressure lower their risk of another stroke. The program involved tracking blood pressure and getting tailored reminders. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.

This study tested an experimental drug called REGN5381 in 34 adults with uncontrolled hypertension (high blood pressure despite taking one or more blood pressure medications). The drug is a monoclonal antibody designed to activate NPR1 receptors, which may help lower blood pressu…

This study tested a special contact lens that slowly releases the glaucoma drug latanoprost, aiming to replace daily eye drops. Only one person enrolled before the study was stopped early. The goal was to check safety and whether the lens could lower eye pressure, but no conclusi…

This was a very early Phase 1 study testing a single injection of ART101 in people with high blood pressure. The trial was stopped after only 1 participant was enrolled, so no meaningful results are available. The goal was to check safety and how the drug moves through the body.

This was a very early (Phase 1) study testing a drug called HS135 in obese patients who have both pulmonary hypertension and a type of heart failure called HFpEF. The trial was terminated after enrolling only 4 people, so we have no useful information on whether HS135 is safe or …

This study tested a drug called KBP-5074 in 652 adults with moderate-to-severe chronic kidney disease and high blood pressure that was not controlled by at least two other medications. Participants received either KBP-5074 or a placebo daily for up to 52 weeks to see if the drug …

Eye pressure is usually measured with a technique called Goldmann applanation tonometry, which doctors consider the gold standard but which depends on the examiner's skill and offers limited repeatability. Researchers at Duke University are testing automated versions of this meas…

This study aimed to see if the CONNEQT Pulse blood pressure monitor gives accurate readings in pregnant women, including those with high blood pressure or pre-eclampsia. Researchers compared it to a standard blood pressure cuff in 41 pregnant volunteers. The study was stopped ear…

Researchers are testing whether a plant-based diet can improve heart health in police officers who are overweight or have type 2 diabetes. The trial enrolls 20 officers from the Washington, D.C. police department and randomly assigns them to either follow a vegan diet with weekly…

This study tested whether the cholesterol-lowering drug pravastatin could prevent preeclampsia in women who had a previous early preterm delivery due to the condition. The trial planned to enroll 1,550 women but was terminated early with only 102 participants. Because it stopped …

This study aimed to compare two blood pressure medications—oral nifedipine (a pill) and intravenous labetalol (given through a vein)—for treating dangerously high blood pressure in women who have just given birth. The goal was to see which drug lowers blood pressure faster. Howev…

This study tested whether a device called Nanodropper, which makes smaller eye drops, works as well as standard eye drops for lowering eye pressure in people with glaucoma or ocular hypertension. The study enrolled 16 adults who already used a common glaucoma drop. The goal was t…

This study looked at whether a preservative-free eye gel called IRIDIUM® could help relieve dry eye symptoms in people with glaucoma or high eye pressure who were already using multiple eye drop medications. The goal was to see if the gel improved comfort and quality of life. The…

This study looked at whether slow, deep breathing for 10 minutes daily could help lower blood pressure in pregnant women with pregnancy-induced hypertension. Only 1 participant was enrolled before the study was terminated, so no meaningful conclusions can be drawn. The goal was t…

This study looked at 10 men to understand why androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer can lead to high blood pressure. Researchers checked if problems with the nervous system or kidneys were to blame. The goal is to find ways to prevent heart disease in prostate ca…

This trial tests whether a 12-minute educational video, shown at hospital discharge, improves new mothers' knowledge of warning signs for severe postpartum complications like hemorrhage, infection, and high blood pressure. Participants – who are Black, Latinx, multiracial, Medica…

This study tests whether special low-energy MRI settings can make it safe to use guidewires during heart catheterization. Guidewires help position catheters but can heat up in standard MRI. Researchers will enroll 22 adults who need a right heart catheterization to see if this ap…

This study aimed to see if a new device called the EyeCheck monitor can measure eye pressure as accurately as standard tools in people with glaucoma or suspected glaucoma. Twenty-two participants used the device during a clinic visit. The study was stopped early, so results are l…

This study tested whether using a special image-guidance system (AxiEM Stealth) helps doctors place a brain drain more accurately at the bedside compared to the usual freehand method. The drain is needed to relieve pressure in the brain. The study included 31 adults who needed th…

This study tested a new blood pressure device called ModPG3 on 7 newborns and infants to see if it meets international accuracy standards. The device uses two methods to measure blood pressure during cuff inflation and deflation. The trial was terminated early, so results are lim…

This study aimed to see if a new urine test can accurately tell whether people with type 2 diabetes are taking their medications as prescribed. Researchers planned to compare the urine test results with standard methods like questionnaires and pharmacy records in 90 participants.…

This study looked at why erythropoietin (EPO), a drug used to treat anemia, can raise blood pressure in people with chronic kidney disease. Researchers planned to enroll 160 participants but stopped early with only 27. The goal was to measure changes in blood pressure and blood v…

This study tested two new algorithms (SureBP and StepBP) in a blood pressure device to see if they measure blood pressure accurately in adults and children ages 3 and up. The goal was to check if the device meets international accuracy standards. The study was terminated early, s…

This study tested a non-invasive blood pressure monitor (CNAP) against the standard invasive method (using a needle in the artery) in 20 pregnant women with placenta accreta undergoing scheduled C-sections. The goal was to see if the gentler method gives equally accurate readings…

This study looked at whether blocking certain nerve signals can improve how the body uses insulin and reduce inflammation in people with obesity and high blood pressure. Ten participants took two drugs—moxonidine and amlodipine—to lower nerve activity. The goal was to see if this…