New shot could replace daily pills for hypertension
NCT ID NCT06857955
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study tests an experimental drug called QCZ484, given as an injection under the skin every 6 months, for people with mild to moderate high blood pressure. About 385 adults aged 18 to 75 are taking part. The goal is to see if the drug safely lowers blood pressure compared to a placebo over 12 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- QCZ484 (injection)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a new treatment option for high blood pressure that requires only two injections per year instead of daily pills.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early Phase 2 trial with only 385 participants. The drug may not lower blood pressure enough or could have side effects. It is not yet proven to work.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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396 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2025
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2028
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 75 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.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Signed informed consent. 2. Males or females aged 18 to 75 years. 3. Diagnosis of hypertension. 4. Hypertension treatment naive or on maximum 2 anti-HTN medications and able to undergo washout for 4 weeks. 5. Mean sitting SBP ≥140 mmHg measured by OBPM and mean 24 hr SBP ≥130 mmHg and \<160 mmHg measured by ABPM. 6. Participants able to understand and comply with study procedures. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Known history of secondary hypertension. 2. Orthostatic hypotension. 3. Laboratory parameter assessments outside of range at screening. 4. Evidence of hepatic disease. 5. Medical condition, other than hypertension, requiring treatment with RAAS inhibitor. 6. Any history of congestive heart failure. 7. Current or history of intolerance to ACEi and/or ARBs. 8. Clinically significant cardiac arrhythmias, high-grade AV block and third-degree AV block within 6 months prior to screening. 9. Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) or unstable angina, or any percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) within 12 months prior to screening. Any history of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke or transient ischemic attack any time prior to screening. Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply
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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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AA Medical Research Center
Flint, Michigan, 48504, United States
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ALL Medical Research LLC
Cooper City, Florida, 33024, United States
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AMR Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89119, United States
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Accellacare of Rocky Mount
Rocky Mount, North Carolina, 27804, United States
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Accellacare of Salisbury
Salisbury, North Carolina, 28144, United States
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Alliance for Multispecialty Research
Wichita, Kansas, 67207, United States
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American Research Centers of FL
Pembroke Pines, Florida, 33027, United States
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Anderson Medical Research
Ft. Washington, Maryland, 20744, United States
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Ascension Saint Agnes Heart Care
Baltimore, Maryland, 21229, United States
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Biopharma Informatic
Katy, Texas, 77479, United States
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CR Services Acquisition US
Columbus, Ohio, 43213, United States
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Capitol Cardiology Associates
Lanham, Maryland, 20706, United States
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Cardiology Partners Clinical Research Institute
Wellington, Florida, 33449, United States
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Cedar Crosse Research Ct
Chicago, Illinois, 60607, United States
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Cen Exel FCR
Tampa, Florida, 33613, United States
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Cen Exel RCA
Hollywood, Florida, 33024, United States
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CenExel HRI
Berlin, New Jersey, 08009, United States
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Centricity Research
Columbus, Georgia, 31904, United States
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Centricity Research Suffolk Fam Med
Suffolk, Virginia, 23435, United States
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Clin Rsrch Consult a JCCT Company
Kansas City, Missouri, 64112, United States
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Clinical Neuroscience Solutions Inc
Memphis, Tennessee, 38119, United States
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Clinical Research of Brandon LLC
Brandon, Florida, 33511, United States
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Clinical Trials Research Sacramento
Sacramento, California, 95821-2134, United States
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Clinical Trials of Texas
San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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Conrad Clinical Research
Edmond, Oklahoma, 73013, United States
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Dominion Medical Associates
Richmond, Virginia, 23219, United States
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Downtown L A Research Center Inc
Los Angeles, California, 90017, United States
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Eagle Clinical Research
Chicago, Illinois, 60621, United States
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East Coast Institute for Research
Jacksonville, Florida, 32216, United States
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Elite Clinical Studies
Phoenix, Arizona, 85018, United States
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Encompass Clinical Research
Spring Valley, California, 91978-1522, United States
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Entrust Clinical Research
Miami, Florida, 33176, United States
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Healthcare Research Network II LLC
Hazelwood, Missouri, 63042, United States
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Inpatient Research Clinical LLC
Miami Lakes, Florida, 33014, United States
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Javara Research
Fayetteville, Georgia, 30214, United States
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Jefferson City Medical Group
Jefferson City, Missouri, 65109, United States
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Longwood Research
Huntsville, Alabama, 35801, United States
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Manassas Clinical Research Center
Manassas, Virginia, 20110, United States
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Monroe Biomedical Research
Monroe, North Carolina, 28112, United States
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NICRs Research Center
Garden Grove, California, 92844, United States
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National Research Institute
Hialeah, Florida, 33013, United States
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North Hills Medical Research Inc
Bedford, Texas, 76021, United States
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Novartis Investigative Site
Suita, Osaka, 5650853, Japan
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Novartis Investigative Site
Chuo Ku, Tokyo, 1030027, Japan
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Novartis Investigative Site
Chuo Ku, Tokyo, 1040031, Japan
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Novartis Investigative Site
Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 1030027, Japan
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Novartis Investigative Site
Shinjuku Ku, Tokyo, 1600008, Japan
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Novartis Investigative Site
Singapore, 119074, Singapore
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Novartis Investigative Site
Singapore, 308433, Singapore
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Novartis Investigative Site
Singapore, 519466, Singapore
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Novartis Investigative Site
Singapore, 529889, Singapore
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Oakland Medical Research Center
Troy, Michigan, 48085, United States
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Renstar Medical Research
Ocala, Florida, 34470, United States
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SEC Clinical Research LLC
Andalusia, Alabama, 36420, United States
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Solaris Clinical Research
Meridian, Idaho, 83646, United States
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Southern Clin Research Clinic
Zachary, Louisiana, 70791, United States
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Sun Research Institute
San Antonio, Texas, 78205, United States
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Synergy Group Medical LLC
Houston, Texas, 77061, United States
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Synergy Groups Medical LLC
Missouri City, Texas, 77459, United States
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Synexus Clinical Research US
Evansville, Indiana, 47714, United States
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Synexus Clinical Research US Inc
Tucson, Arizona, 85741, United States
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Synexus Clinical Research US Inc
Richfield, Minnesota, 55432, United States
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TCV Clinical Studies
Linwood, Pennsylvania, 19061, United States
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The Center for Clinical Trials
Saraland, Alabama, 36571, United States
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Trinity Health Michigan Heart
Ypsilanti, Michigan, 48197, United States
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Valiance Clinical Research
Huntington Park, California, 90255, United States
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Velocity Clin Research Sioux City
Sioux City, Iowa, 51106, United States
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Velocity Clin at Pioneer Heart Inst
Lincoln, Nebraska, 68506, United States
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Velocity Clinical Res Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70809, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research
Savannah, Georgia, 31406, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research
Union, South Carolina, 29379, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research Austin
Austin, Texas, 78759, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research Medford
Medford, Oregon, 97504, United States
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