Massive data dive aims to unlock secrets of high blood pressure in black communities
NCT ID NCT02290392
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 17, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study looked at data from over 1,600 African Americans aged 30-55 with severe high blood pressure. Researchers examined genetic, behavioral, and social factors to find out why this group is more affected by hypertension. No new participants were enrolled; the goal was to learn from existing information to guide future research and treatments.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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1,692 people
The number who actually took part.
- Start date
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Nov 2014
- Finished
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Jul 2019
- Lead sponsor
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A government research agency
The lead sponsor is the US National Institutes of Health.
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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30 to 55 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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* INCLUSION CRITERIA: * The MH-GRID Project s inclusion criteria included AA age 30-55 years * Severe controlled HTN or severe resistant HTN EXCLUSION CRITERIA: * Exclusion criteria involved patients with secondary forms of HTN, primary forms of kidney disease or major co-morbidities (e.g. diabetes, heart failure, end-stage renal failure, HIV, and liver disease) * Children \<18 were not enrolled in the protocol
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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