New Gene-Targeting drug could change how we treat high blood pressure
NCT ID NCT06205628
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This early-stage study tests a new drug called ADX-850 in 28 people with mild to moderate high blood pressure. The drug uses siRNA technology to target genes involved in blood pressure regulation. The main goal is to check safety and how the drug moves through the body, with a secondary look at its effect on blood pressure.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ADX-850 (siRNA drug)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a new treatment option for high blood pressure that may require less frequent dosing.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early Phase 1 study with only 28 participants, so safety and effectiveness are not yet proven. The drug may not lower blood pressure enough or could cause unexpected side effects.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
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28 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2024
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Key Inclusion Criteria: * Body mass index (BMI) between 18 and 35 kg/m2 * Mild to moderate hypertension, mean of \>130 and \<165mmHg * No use of antihypertensive medication for a minimum of 2 weeks * Willing and able to comply with all study requirements * Willing to take irbesartan as concomitant ARB therapy (Part 2 only) * Must be a non-smoker for the duration of the study Key Exclusion Criteria: * Secondary hypertension * Active malignancy and/or history of malignancy in the past 5 years * History of liver disease, Gilbert's syndrome, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, severe steatosis, or abnormal liver function test results * Any active infection or acute illness * Major surgery or significant traumatic injury occurring within 3 months * Mean sitting diastolic BP (DBP) ≥110 mmHg * Orthostatic hypotension * Significant kidney disease or eGFR \<60 mL/min/1.73m2 * Abnormal potassium levels * History or presence of clinically significant ECG abnormalities * Treatment with another investigational product within 30 days prior to the first study drug administration * Pregnant, intend to become pregnant during the course of the study, or lactating * History of alcohol abuse * Night shift workers (regular working hours between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM) * Any other significant medical history, such as major cardiovascular events or cancer * Known history of intolerance to ARB medication (Part 2 only)
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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CMAX Clinical Research
Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
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Clinitrials Pty Ltd
Perth, Australia
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Linear Clinical Research
Nedlands, Western Australia, 6009, Australia
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