Iloperidone for adults with uncontrolled high blood pressure
Official title: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Iloperidone for the Treatment of Participants With Uncontrolled Hypertension
Run by Vanda Pharmaceuticals · NCT07090161 · Data updated 2026-11-12
We are testing whether iloperidone can lower blood pressure in adults whose blood pressure stays high despite at least 8 weeks of one or more blood pressure medications.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 2 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 240 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Vanda Pharmaceuticals Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 28 sites (Phoenix, Arizona and 27 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 15, 2025 |
| Main results expected | October 2026 |
| Study ends | November 2026 |
| Registry record updated | February 27, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07090161 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults with seated systolic BP ≥130 mmHg despite over 8 weeks of one or more antihypertensive drugs, who do not have severe hypertension, unstable heart disease, or significant kidney problems, and who can attend visits at the Arizona sites.
✕Probably not a fit
People with confirmed severe (grade 3) hypertension (SiSBP ≥180 mmHg or SiDBP ≥120 mmHg), unstable cardiac disease, renal insufficiency, or those whose blood pressure is already controlled are unlikely to benefit or are excluded.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 2 study comparing iloperidone to placebo in adults with uncontrolled hypertension. Eligible participants must have a seated systolic blood pressure ≥130 mmHg despite more than 8 weeks of one or more antihypertensive therapies. Participants with confirmed severe (grade 3) hypertension, unstable cardiac disease, or renal insufficiency are excluded. The trial is sponsored by Vanda Pharmaceuticals and will run at Vanda investigative sites in Phoenix, Tempe, and Tucson, Arizona.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, iloperidone could become an additional oral treatment option to help lower blood pressure in people whose hypertension is not controlled by current medications.
How similar studies have gone: Using iloperidone for blood pressure control is a novel approach and there is little prior clinical evidence supporting its use for hypertension.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * SiSBP \>/= 130 mmHg despite \>8 weeks treatment w/ 1 or more antihypertensive therapies Exclusion Criteria: * Confirmed Grade 3/severe hypertension (SiSBP \>/= 180 mmHg, SiDBP \>/= 120 mmHg), unstable cardiac disease, renal insufficiency
Where it's running
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Tempe, Arizona, United States Recruiting -
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Chula Vista, California, United States Recruiting -
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Dublin, California, United States Recruiting -
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Walnut Creek, California, United States Recruiting -
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Fort Myers, Florida, United States Recruiting -
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Columbus, Georgia, United States Recruiting
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States Not yet recruiting -
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Carrollton, Texas, United States Not yet recruiting -
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Salt Lake City, Utah, United States Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Email: clinicaltrials@vandapharma.com
- Phone: 202-734-3400
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.