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Hypertension Clinical Trials

Find recruiting clinical trials for hypertension (high blood pressure) in the UK — including essential, resistant, and pulmonary hypertension. See treatment pathways and where trials fit in.

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Hypertension Treatment Pathway

See where clinical trials fit into your treatment journey

Step 1

Initial treatment

Standard: ACEi (Ramipril) or ARB (Losartan) or Calcium channel blocker (Amlodipine)

Step 2

Combination therapy

Standard: ACEi/ARB + CCB (e.g. Ramipril + Amlodipine)

Step 3

Triple therapy

Standard: ACEi/ARB + CCB + Thiazide diuretic

Resistant Hypertension

Uncontrolled on 3+ drugs

Standard: Spironolactone, renal denervation, or clinical trial

About Hypertension

Essential Hypertension

The most common type (95% of cases) — no identifiable cause. Linked to age, weight, diet, and genetics. A major risk factor for heart attacks and strokes.

Resistant Hypertension

Blood pressure remaining above target despite 3 or more medications. About 10% of treated hypertensives. Renal denervation and aldosterone antagonists can help.

Pulmonary Hypertension

High blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs. A different and rarer condition requiring specialist treatment. Many targeted therapies available.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Renal denervation is a minimally invasive procedure that uses radiofrequency energy to disrupt nerves around the kidney arteries, reducing blood pressure. Several UK trials are studying its effectiveness for resistant hypertension.

Yes. Trials for resistant hypertension investigate new medications, renal denervation, aldosterone synthase inhibitors, and combination therapies. If your blood pressure is uncontrolled on 3+ medications, these trials may be relevant.

Many hypertension trials specifically recruit patients with diabetes, as the combination is very common and treatment goals may differ. Some trials investigate blood pressure targets in diabetic patients.

How to Join a Hypertension Clinical Trial

1

Search

Use our search above to find trials that match your condition and location. Review the eligibility criteria carefully.

2

Discuss

Talk to your GP or specialist about any trials you are interested in. They can help determine if a trial is appropriate for you.

3

Contact

Reach out to the trial team directly using the contact information on the ClinicalTrials.gov listing. They will guide you through screening.

4

Enrol

If you meet the criteria and decide to participate, you will go through informed consent and begin the trial process.

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