HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

This study tests whether trained community health workers can help refugees with high blood pressure stick to their medication and lower their numbers. About 250 adult refugees will either get extra support sessions or just standard information and a home blood pressure monitor. …

This study tests a program that combines home blood pressure monitors, a mobile app, community health workers, and pharmacist support to help adults with uncontrolled high blood pressure plus diabetes or kidney disease. About 425 participants from 16 clinics will either get usual…

This study compares two common blood pressure medicines, Nifedipine and Labetalol, to see which one works better and is safer for women who develop high blood pressure after giving birth. About 500 new mothers will take one of the two drugs, and researchers will track how well th…

This 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 and have their blood pressure, artery stiffness, and memory tested. The…

This study tests whether combining mild electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) with isometric exercise can improve blood pressure in people with resistant hypertension—high blood pressure that doesn't respond to multiple medications. Fifty men and women aged 50 to 60 will be split i…

This study tests a program to help 800 adults in Africa control their high blood pressure. The program includes support for patients, healthcare providers, and the health system. The goal is to lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease.

This study tests whether a single pill containing three blood pressure medications can quickly control resistant hypertension better than taking several separate pills. About 142 adults with hard-to-treat high blood pressure will be randomly assigned to either the triple-combinat…

This study looks at whether using a home blood pressure monitor can accurately diagnose high blood pressure in African American teenagers, who are at higher risk. Researchers will compare home readings to a 24-hour monitor, which is the best current method. The goal is to find a …

This study tests a music-inspired program called Music4Health to help prevent high blood pressure and stroke in Nigeria. About 1,400 youth (ages 14-24) and their caregivers (ages 40+) will take part. The program uses community-designed music and campaigns to lower blood pressure …

This early study looks at whether a specific protein fragment (IRW) from egg whites can help manage high blood sugar and blood pressure. About 28 adults at risk for or with type 2 diabetes, plus healthy volunteers, will drink a smoothie with the protein and have their blood and b…

This study looks at whether a specific change in the Corin gene (called I555/P568) raises the risk of high blood pressure in people of African descent in Guadeloupe. Researchers will compare 370 adults—some with high blood pressure and some without—to see if this gene variant is …

This study will test if the Oura Ring's new algorithm can accurately identify signs of high blood pressure. Up to 2 million adults in the US who already use an Oura Ring will participate by sharing their health data. The goal is to see how well the ring can detect hypertension, n…