high-blood-pressure Clinical Trials
A listing of high-blood-pressure medical research trials actively recruiting patient volunteers. Search for closest city to find more detailed information on a research study in your area.
Found 904 clinical trials
Secondhand Tobacco Smoke and Cardiovascular Disease
This is a double-blind randomized placebo-controlled crossover clinical trial of efficacy and safety of an FDA-approved angiotensin receptor blocker (losartan) to improve cardiopulmonary outcomes in individuals with pre-Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) due to prolonged exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke.
Safety and Efficacy of Ultrasound Renal Denervation in Kidney Transplantation Patients With Uncontrolled Hypertension
This prospective, single-arm, interventional study is designed to assess the short-term and long-term safety and efficacy of bilateral ultrasound renal sympathetic denervation (RDN) of the native kidneys in renal transplant patients with uncontrolled hypertension. Objectives To assess the short-term and long-term changes in ambulatory and office blood pressure (BP) following …
Developing an AI Pharmacy Chatbot for the Population of Hong Kong
The primary objective of this study is to is to develop a conversational AI service (chatbot) in Hong Kong to assist patients and caregivers with inquires related to Hospital Authority (HA)-prescribed medications, and to evaluate its effectiveness in answering medication-related questions. The main questions it aims to answer are: How …
Interactive Computer-adaptive Chronic Kidney Disease Education Program
The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to evaluate a culturally tailored computerized education program in hospitalized African-American patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD). The main question it aims to answer are: does computerized adaptive education (CAE) increase patients' knowledge about CKD self-care and renal replacement therapy (RRT) …
Remote Vinyasa Yoga Program for Heart Health
The purpose of this study is to test a 12-week vinyasa yoga (flow yoga) intervention via Zoom. This program will be for 30 individuals with high blood pressure. 15 will receive the intervention and 15 will follow their usual routine. The investigators will determine if this vinyasa yoga program is …
Nephrospec Switzerland
This is a randomized, double-blind sham-controlled monocentric trial. 30 patients that are diagnosed with hypertension and with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease are included in this trial. 20 of them are randomized into the active treatment arm, 10 into the sham arm. Low-intensity extracorporal shock wave (Li-ESWT) sessions (arm1) …
How a Mediterranean Diet With Potatoes Impacts Heart and Metabolic Health in Adults With Pre-Diabetes
The goal of this clinical trial is to is to determine the effects of baked potato with the skin (BP) + nutrition education focused on adherence for a Mediterranean Dietary Pattern (MEDNE) on glycemic control, cardiometabolic health, and dietary quality in individuals with pre-diabetes from different demographic backgrounds. The main …
Effect of Empagliflozin on Left Atrial Function in Adults at Risk for Heart Failure
Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) reduce CVD events, including incident HF. SGLT2 is a glucose transport protein in the kidneys. Inhibition of this protein results in glucosuria and lower serum blood sugar. The SGLT2i medications were initially approved to treat type 2 diabetes (T2D). In 2015, Zinman et al. published …
Sympathetic-vascular Dysfunction in Obesity and Insulin Resistance (Vitamin C Study)
The main purpose of research is to examine and understanding the development of hypertension in obese adults with insulin resistance. Findings from our studies will identify unique mechanisms that can be targeted to limit increases in vascular dysfunction and reduce the excessively high prevalence of hypertension and risk for cardiovascular …
Autonomic Regulation of Blood Pressure and Heart Rate During Orthostasis and Exercise in Healthy and Hypertensive Individuals
The goal of this observational study is to assess arterial stiffness and autonomic regulation of blood pressure and heart rate in healthy adults and people with arterial hypertension during orthostatic stress and graded physical exercise. The main objective is to analyze cardiovascular responses to exercise on a cycle ergometer in …
