Hypertension Trials / Trials in District of Columbia
9 Recruiting Trials

Clinical Trials
for Hypertension in District of Columbia

9 clinical trials for Hypertension are currently recruiting participants at study sites in District of Columbia. Study-related care is provided at no cost.

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Hypertension clinical trials in District of Columbia: what to expect

High blood pressure trials focus on people whose pressure stays above target despite treatment. They test new classes of medicine, including once-daily pills and injections given every few months, procedures such as renal denervation for resistant hypertension, and programs built around home monitoring, diet and pharmacist-led care. Many are short, and some require no change to the medicines you already take.

In District of Columbia, recruiting hypertension studies are concentrated in Washington D.C.. 8 of the 9 are run by a drug or device company, which usually means a larger study with travel reimbursement; the rest are academic or hospital-led.

Who hypertension trials usually look for

Trials set a blood pressure range measured at the site after rest, often on two separate visits, and state how many medicines you may already take: some want people on none, most want one to three, and resistant hypertension trials want three or more including a diuretic. Common exclusions are a known secondary cause, a recent heart attack or stroke, advanced kidney disease and pregnancy. Ages are usually 18 to 80.

What taking part involves

Screening includes blood pressure measurements, blood work and often a 24-hour wearable monitor. Some trials then standardize or pause your current medicines under supervision, while others add the study drug to them; the listing says which. Drug trials run eight to twelve weeks with visits every two to four weeks and home readings in between; placebo arms are common and rescue rules protect anyone whose pressure climbs. Procedure trials involve a day procedure and longer follow-up. Study care is free and visits are usually paid.

Questions worth asking the study team

Whether your current medicines change and who monitors you if they do; how the 24-hour monitor works; the chance of placebo and the rescue rules; and whether you keep the study medicine or return to your usual treatment afterwards.

Showing 9 of 9 recruiting Hypertension trials in District of Columbia

A Clinical Study of Sotatercept (MK-7962) in People With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (MK-7962-038)
PHASE3 Phoenix, Arizona +4 sites NCT07218029
This trial is looking for people who have completed a previous study with sotatercept for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Participants will be monitored for the long-term safety and tolerance of sotatercept along with their usual PAH treatments.
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A Study of ROC-101 in Patients With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) and Pulmonary Hypertension Associated With Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD-PH) (ROCSTAR STUDY)
PHASE2 Washington D.C., District of Columbia +4 sites NCT07175038
This trial is looking for adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) or pulmonary hypertension related to interstitial lung disease (ILD-PH). Participants will receive standard care plus ROC-101 for 24 weeks, followed by a longer extension period based on the study's progress.
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Study to Evaluate Sotatercept (MK-7962) in Children With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) (MK-7962-008)
PHASE2 Washington D.C., District of Columbia +4 sites NCT05587712
This trial is looking for children aged 1 to under 18 with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Participants will receive treatment with sotatercept over 24 weeks to evaluate safety and how the body processes the drug.
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DeciPHer-ILD: A Real-world Patient Registry in Group 3 Pulmonary Hypertension Associated With Interstitial Lung Disease (PH-ILD)
N/A Birmingham, Alabama +4 sites NCT06388421
This trial is looking for adults with pulmonary hypertension related to interstitial lung disease. Participants will share information about their health and treatments to help improve understanding of these conditions.
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BradycArdia paCemaKer With AV Interval Modulation for Blood prEssure treAtmenT
NA Scottsdale, Arizona +4 sites NCT06059638
This trial is looking for people with high blood pressure who need a pacemaker. Participants will try a new treatment that adjusts heart rhythms to help lower blood pressure.
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A Cardiometabolic Health Program Linked With Clinical-Community Support and Mobile Health Telemonitoring to Reduce Health Disparities
NA Washington D.C., District of Columbia +2 sites NCT05321368
This trial is looking for adults with high blood pressure and either diabetes or chronic kidney disease. Participants will use a home blood pressure monitor and get support from healthcare providers to manage their conditions better.
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A Phase III Renal Outcomes and Cardiovascular Mortality Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Baxdrostat in Combination With Dapagliflozin in Participants With Chronic Kidney Disease and High Blood Pressure
PHASE3 Fairhope, Alabama +4 sites NCT06742723
This trial is looking for adults with chronic kidney disease and high blood pressure. If you join, you will take medications to see how they affect your kidney health and heart-related risks.
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Physiologic Signals and Signatures With the Accuryn Monitoring System - The Accuryn Registry
N/A Washington D.C., District of Columbia +4 sites NCT04669548
This trial is looking for adult patients who are undergoing heart surgery. Participants will have their health data tracked using the Accuryn Monitoring System during their procedure and hospital stay.
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Trial to Evaluate Safety And Effectiveness of Mechanical Circulatory Support in Patients With Advancing Heart Failure
NA Washington D.C., District of Columbia +4 sites NCT06526195
This trial is looking for patients with advanced heart failure who are not dependent on intravenous medications. Participants will be evaluated to see if a device called HeartMate 3 can help their heart function better compared to standard medical treatments.
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Where the Hypertension studies are in District of Columbia

Research sites running the most studies
  • Children's National Medical Center ( Site 1600), Washington D.C.1 trial
  • George Washington University Hospital, Washington D.C.1 trial
  • George Washington University Medical, Washington D.C.1 trial
  • George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates ( Site 1025), Washington D.C.1 trial
  • MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington D.C.1 trial
  • Pasquerilla Healthcare Center - Georgetown University, Washington D.C.1 trial
By city

Counts are recruiting studies listing at least one site in District of Columbia, from ClinicalTrials.gov, refreshed every two days.

Hypertension clinical trials in District of Columbia: common questions

How many Hypertension clinical trials are recruiting in District of Columbia?
TrialFinder currently lists 9 recruiting Hypertension clinical trials with study sites in District of Columbia. Results are updated regularly from ClinicalTrials.gov, the official U.S. registry of clinical studies.
Where are Hypertension clinical trials located in District of Columbia?
Study sites for the Hypertension trials listed on this page include Washington D.C.. Each trial page lists every participating site with contact details, so you can find the location closest to you.
Do I need insurance to join a Hypertension clinical trial in District of Columbia?
No. Study-related care is covered by the trial sponsor at no cost to participants, including the study treatment, required lab tests and study visits. Many Hypertension trials in District of Columbia also compensate participants for time and travel. Health insurance is not required to search or enroll.
How do I qualify for a Hypertension clinical trial in District of Columbia?
Each study sets its own criteria based on age, Hypertension diagnosis details, prior treatments, current medications and general health. The fastest way to find out is to contact a research site directly — most will pre-screen you by phone in 10 to 15 minutes at no charge. You can also create a free TrialFinder profile to be matched automatically.
Will I stop my blood pressure medicine to join a trial?
Some trials add the study drug to what you take; others standardize or pause your medicines for a few weeks under close monitoring, with rules for stepping in if pressure rises. The listing and consent form state which.
What is ambulatory blood pressure monitoring?
A small cuff and monitor worn for 24 hours that records readings automatically, including during sleep. Trials use it because it is more reliable than clinic readings; the site fits it and you return it the next day.
Is a high reading at home enough to qualify?
It is a reason to ask. Trials confirm eligibility with readings taken at the site after resting, usually on two visits, so a single home reading neither qualifies nor rules you out.
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Hypertension trials study novel antihypertensives, renal denervation, lifestyle interventions, and combination therapies for resistant high blood pressure.

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