New hypertension drug shows promise in early trial
NCT ID NCT00562549
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a new drug called SLx-2101 in 26 adults with moderate to severe high blood pressure. Participants took the pill once daily for up to 12 days to see how well it lowers blood pressure and if it is safe. The goal is to find the right dose for future studies.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- SLx-2101
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a new daily pill to help control high blood pressure.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial with only 26 people and short treatment duration. The drug may not lower blood pressure enough or could cause side effects.
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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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26 people
The number who actually took part.
- Start date
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Jul 2007
- Finished
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Dec 2007
- 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 80 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: * Male or females between 18 and 80 years, inclusive * Moderate to severe hypertension * Body weight within a body mass index range of 18 - 32 kg/m2 Exclusion Criteria: * Subject is receiving more than four antihypertensive agents * History of drug abuse * Exposure to a new chemical entity within 3 months prior to the first day of dosing
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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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Addenbrooke's Hospital
Cambridge, CB2 2QQ, United Kingdom
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