Immune cells may reveal salt sensitivity in high blood pressure
NCT ID NCT03753204
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether immune cells (monocytes) can be used as a simple test to diagnose salt-sensitive high blood pressure. Researchers will give 20 adults with high blood pressure a high-salt and low-salt diet to see how their blood pressure and immune cells change. The goal is to find a faster, easier way to identify people whose blood pressure is affected by salt.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1/2
Runs two stages together: safety and dose first, then whether the treatment works.
- Participants
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About 20 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Sep 2021
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
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 60 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: * We will perform a pilot analysis in 20 hypertensive subjects controlled for gender (50% men, 50% women), age (18-60 years), * New or pre-existing diagnosis of essential hypertension defined as systolic blood pressure \>140 mmHg or \>90 mmHg diastolic or taking antihypertensive medications regardless of current blood pressure. * BMI (18.5-24.9). * Only subjects who give informed consent will be studied. Exclusion Criteria: * Acute cardiovascular event(s) within the previous 6 months * Claustrophobia precluding obtaining an MRI * Inability to understand the nature, scope, and possible consequences of the study or to participate in/comply with the protocol. * Current excessive alcohol or illicit drug use. * Blood pressure below the inclusion criteria levels after discontinuation of therapy * Presence of metal implants such as artificial joints. * Concomitant diabetes mellitus, type I or II. * Autoimmune disease. * Recent vaccination * Younger or older that inclusion criteria. * Pregnancy.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
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