9 Recruiting Trials

Clinical Trials
for Hypertension in West Virginia

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

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Hypertension clinical trials in West Virginia: 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 West Virginia, recruiting hypertension studies are concentrated in Morgantown, Huntington, Charleston and Kingwood, with sites in 1 other city. 5 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 West Virginia

Multi-site Study of the Clinical Impact of an AI-assisted Approach to Referring Patients With Interstitial Lung Disease for Diagnostic Evaluation of Pulmonary Hypertension
NA Birmingham, Alabama +4 sites NCT06911632
This trial is looking for adults who are at least 18 years old and have been diagnosed with a specific lung disease. They need to have a certain level of lung function that is low enough, but they can't already have been diagnosed with high blood pressure in the lungs or have certain heart conditions. It's also important that they haven't had a specific heart test in the last year and are generally healthy enough to participate.
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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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Clarifying the Optimal Application of SLT Therapy Trial
PHASE3 Laguna Hills, California +4 sites NCT04967989
This trial is looking for people with glaucoma or high eye pressure. Participants will receive a special eye treatment to see how effective it is at different energy levels.
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Effect of Labetalol, Atenolol, and Nifedipine on Maternal Hemodynamics Measured by ICG in Early Pregnancy
N/A Huntington, West Virginia NCT04755764
This trial is looking for pregnant women between 18 and 45 years old. If you join, you'll receive medication to help manage blood pressure and come back for follow-up checks.
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EASi-PROTKT™ - A Study to Test Vicadrostat (BI 690517) Taken Together With Empagliflozin in People With Type 2 Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, and Cardiovascular Disease
PHASE3 Anniston, Alabama +4 sites NCT07064473
This trial is looking for adults with type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. Participants will take either the study medication or a placebo daily for up to 4 years.
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Lifestyle Medicine: Establishing Clinical Approaches to Chronic Disease for Rural Patients
NA Lewisburg, West Virginia NCT06049420
This trial is looking for patients living in rural West Virginia with multiple chronic diseases. Participants will be involved in a program focused on improving lifestyle through physical activity and healthy habits.
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Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Safety Profile of Understudied Drugs Administered to Children Per Standard of Care (POPS)
N/A Phoenix, Arizona +4 sites NCT04278404
This trial is looking for children and young adults who are 21 years old or younger and are currently taking certain medications, or who have had a recent COVID-19 infection. They cannot be pregnant or have had certain recent medical procedures like dialysis, organ transplants, or other serious treatments. If you think your child might fit this description, it could be worth considering.
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A Study of Orforglipron in Participants With Overweight at Risk of Development of Obesity-Related Complications or Progression to Class 1 Obesity
PHASE3 Anniston, Alabama +4 sites NCT07794579
This trial is looking for people who are overweight and at risk of developing obesity-related health issues. Participants will take orforglipron and will be monitored to see if it helps reduce these risks.
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Where the Hypertension studies are in West Virginia

  • West Virginia University, Morgantown2 trials
  • West Virginia University Hospital, Morgantown2 trials
  • CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine, Charleston1 trial
  • Frontier Clinical Research, LLC, Kingwood1 trial
  • Frontier Clinical Research, LLC - Morgantown, Morgantown1 trial
  • Marshall Health, Huntington1 trial

Counts are recruiting studies listing at least one site in West Virginia, from ClinicalTrials.gov, refreshed every two days.

Hypertension clinical trials in West Virginia: common questions

How many Hypertension clinical trials are recruiting in West Virginia?
TrialFinder currently lists 9 recruiting Hypertension clinical trials with study sites in West Virginia. Results are updated regularly from ClinicalTrials.gov, the official U.S. registry of clinical studies.
Where are Hypertension clinical trials located in West Virginia?
Study sites for the Hypertension trials listed on this page include Huntington, Lewisburg. 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 West Virginia?
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 West Virginia 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 West Virginia?
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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