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High Blood Pressure clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 17 High Blood Pressure clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 8 countries (most in United States (11), Ghana (2), Canada (1)). By phase: Phase 3 (2), Phase 2 (1), Phase 1 (1), Phase 1/2 (1). There are also 9 NIH-funded research projects on High Blood Pressure, with $3.6 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 17Clinical trials
- 9NIH research projects
- 8Countries
Newest High Blood Pressure clinical trials
All recruiting trials (17)
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See if stopping alcohol can lower blood pressure and heart risk in adults who drink and have hypertension
This study tests whether abstaining from alcohol for 8 weeks can improve blood pressure and heart-health markers in adults who regularly drink and have high blood pressure.
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IsoLG scavenger 2-HOBA for salt sensitivity of blood pressure
This study tests whether the IsoLG scavenger 2-HOBA can reduce salt sensitivity and immune activation in adults with salt-sensitive hypertension.
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Postpartum Cardiovascular Care After Pregnancy
This study tests whether a postpartum education program can improve blood pressure and early heart‑health markers in women in their third trimester to six months after giving birth in Accra, Ghana.
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BPCARE: Community health worker support to improve blood pressure and medication use
This trial will test whether community health workers can help adult refugees with high blood pressure take their medicines and keep their blood pressure under control compared with enhanced usual care.
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Electrical stimulation plus isometric exercise to improve blood flow in resistant high blood pressure
This will try whether adding upper‑thoracic electrical stimulation (TENS) and isometric exercise to usual blood pressure medications can lower blood pressure and improve peripheral blood flow in men and women aged 50–60 with resistant hypertension.
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Corin gene double variant (Thr555Ile and Glu568Pro) and high blood pressure risk in Afro‑Caribbean adults
This study will test whether two corin gene variants (Thr555Ile and Glu568Pro) are linked to high blood pressure in Afro‑Caribbean adults in Guadeloupe.
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Fast control of resistant high blood pressure in Brazil's public health system
This will see if a single-pill triple combination (perindopril, indapamide, amlodipine) controls blood pressure better than usual separate-pill regimens in adults with apparent resistant hypertension.
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Improving hypertension care in Ghana and Baltimore
This program tests whether a package of patient-, provider-, and health-system interventions can improve blood pressure control for adults ages 18–70 with hypertension who receive care at participating clinics and own a smartphone.
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Effects of wild blueberries on heart, brain, and gut health in adults with high blood pressure
This study tests if eating freeze-dried wild blueberries can improve heart health, brain function, and gut health in adults aged 45-65 with high blood pressure.
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Improving cardiometabolic and blood pressure health in Detroit through early prevention
This project will follow adults seen at Wayne Health mobile units who have elevated blood pressure to see if tracking their care, sending text reminders, and offering home monitoring helps improve blood pressure control.
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Egg-derived peptide IRW tested for blood sugar, blood pressure, and weight.
This project will test whether a small peptide from egg white (IRW), given in a smoothie, can quickly lower blood sugar and blood pressure in adults who have or are at high risk for type 2 diabetes.
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CardioCare Quest: a co-created game to improve blood pressure medication adherence in Arizona
This project will test whether a co-designed telehealth game, CardioCare Quest, helps Navajo and other Urban Indigenous adults in Flagstaff better stick to their high blood pressure treatments.
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Evaluating Losartan for treating coarctation of the aorta and high blood pressure
This study is testing if the medication Losartan can help people who have high blood pressure and a heart condition called coarctation of the aorta feel better compared to another medication or a placebo.
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Polypill to prevent heart failure in patients with diabetes
This study tests if a combination pill can help people with type 2 diabetes who are at high risk for heart failure by improving their heart health and making it easier to stick to their medication.
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Diagnosing Variable Primary Aldosteronism
This study is testing if measuring aldosterone levels in urine over 24 hours can help doctors better diagnose people who might have Primary Aldosteronism.
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Monitoring blood pressure at home for African American teens
This study is testing if checking blood pressure at home can help find high blood pressure in African American teens more accurately than regular doctor visits.
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Comparing Nifedipine and Labetalol for postpartum high blood pressure
This study is testing whether the medication Nifedipine or Labetalol works better to lower high blood pressure in women after giving birth.
NIH-funded research (9)
Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.
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What makes high-fat diets raise blood pressure differently in women and men
A research project explores why eating lots of saturated fat may raise blood pressure more in women than men by studying immune cell changes and fat tissue.
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Cannabis use and heart health in adults with high blood pressure
A long-term study will follow adults with high blood pressure to see how using cannabis, especially high-THC products, relates to heart health over time.
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Pharmacist-guided, patient-led blood pressure care for people with kidney disease
This program helps people with chronic kidney disease work with a clinical pharmacist to manage and adjust their blood pressure medicines at home using a pre-set plan.
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Why high‑fat diets raise blood pressure more in women than men
This project explores how eating a diet high in saturated fat may trigger immune and fat‑tissue changes that raise blood pressure, especially in adult women.
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Understanding Cannabis Use and Heart Health in People with High Blood Pressure
This project wants to learn how using cannabis might affect the heart health of adults who have high blood pressure.
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Managing high blood pressure in patients with chronic kidney disease through pharmacist support
This study is looking at how involving pharmacists can help Veterans with chronic kidney disease better manage their blood pressure by guiding them on how to adjust their medications, so they can feel more in control of their health.
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The effects of cannabis use on heart health in patients with high blood pressure
This study is looking at how using cannabis, especially its main ingredients THC and CBD, might impact heart health in adults who have early-stage high blood pressure, and it's for people who are interested in understanding how their cannabis use could affect their heart.
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Understanding why women are more susceptible to high blood pressure from high-fat diets than men
This study is looking at how eating a high-fat diet affects blood pressure in women differently than in men, and it wants to understand how the immune system plays a part in this, so we can find better ways to help women manage high blood pressure.
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A new approach to managing high blood pressure
This study is testing a helpful tool called COACH that uses technology and friendly advice to support people with high blood pressure in managing their health better, making it easier for them to stick to lifestyle changes and medication plans.
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Quick answers
How many High Blood Pressure clinical trials are recruiting right now?
17, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 8 countries. The most sites are in United States (11 trials), Ghana (2 trials), Canada (1 trial), Nigeria (1 trial), Brazil (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 3: 2, Phase 2: 1, Phase 1: 1, Phase 1/2: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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