Could a natural hormone ease a rare lung disease?
NCT ID NCT03648385
First seen Nov 05, 2025 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study tested whether the hormone DHEA can improve heart function in people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a condition where high blood pressure strains the heart. Twenty-six adults took DHEA or a placebo in two 18-week periods, with a washout in between. The main goal was to see changes in heart strain and volume using MRI, and to check safety.
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Rhode Island Hospital Pulmonary Hypertension Center
Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States
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