Scientists hunt for clues to why blood pressure meds work for some, not others
NCT ID NCT00128518
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 139 adults with high blood pressure to find out why some blood pressure medicines work better for certain people. Researchers checked things like diet, body size, and genetics to see how they affect drug response. The goal was to learn more about high blood pressure and how to choose the right treatment for each person.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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139 people
The number who actually took part.
- Start date
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Oct 2004
- Finished
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Sep 2010
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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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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25 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants have to be 25 to 60 years of age * Both genders * Systolic blood pressure of 140 mmHg or above; diastolic blood pressure of 90 mmHg or above. * Cardiovascular risk must not be high, to allow for two periods of 4 weeks of placebo without ethical concern.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hôpital Louis Pradel
Bron, 69677, France
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