Registry for patients with malignant hypertension

A New Breath for Malignant Hypertension: Implementation of the HAMA Cohort

Observational Centre Hospitalier de PAU · NCT03755726

This study is creating a database to track and learn more about patients with malignant hypertension to improve their treatment and health outcomes.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment1200 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorCentre Hospitalier de PAU Academic / other
Locations37 sites (Annecy and 36 other locations)
Trial IDNCT03755726 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This registry aims to create the first prospective, multicentric database of patients suffering from malignant hypertension, a severe form of high blood pressure. It will assess the modern epidemiology of the disease, the diversity of current management strategies, and deepen understanding of its pathophysiology. By recruiting 500 patients, the study will evaluate their prognosis over five years and analyze the impact of various factors on their health outcomes. The ultimate goal is to develop evidence-based diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations for this condition.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older diagnosed with malignant hypertension or severe hypertension with acute damage to multiple target organs.

Not a fit: Patients under 18 years old, those unable to provide consent, or individuals on dialysis will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could lead to improved diagnostic criteria and treatment recommendations for malignant hypertension, enhancing patient care.

How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research on malignant hypertension, this registry approach is novel and aims to fill significant gaps in understanding the condition.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Malignant hypertension according to the classic definition (Severe hypertension, above 180/110 associated with severe hypertensive retinopathy)
* Severe hypertension (above 180/110) associated with acute damage of 3 target organ due to high blood pressure

Exclusion Criteria:

* Age \< 18 years old
* Patients who cannot freely give their consent, or patients who refuse to participate
* Dialysis

Where this trial is running

Annecy and 36 other locations

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Malignant Hypertension
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.