Childhood-Onset Essential Hypertension Research Study

Childhood-Onset Essential Hypertension Natural History Study

Recruiting Observational Study
Hypertension Essential Hypertension
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
2 – 99
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
2,300 (estimated)
Sponsor
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) · NIH
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for children and teens with high blood pressure, as well as healthy family members. Participants will visit a clinic once a year for health check-ups and may provide blood and urine samples for research.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am at least 2 years old and have high blood pressure.
  • I had high blood pressure as a child.
  • I am a healthy family member of someone with high blood pressure.
  • I am willing to provide blood and urine samples.
  • I can give information about my family and medical history.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have a body mass index above the 95th percentile.
  • My high blood pressure is linked to another known health condition.
  • I have been diagnosed with high blood pressure myself if I am a relative.
  • I cannot make decisions about participating in the study.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
Background: Childhood-onset essential hypertension (COEH) is high blood pressure that develops in children and teens. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease. COEH is more likely to be caused by changes in genes rather than by factors like stress or diet. Researchers want to learn more about how changes in genes relate to COEH. They hope to use that information to develop bet…
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Eligibility Criteria
* INCLUSION CRITERIA: To be eligible to participate in this study, an affected individual must meet one of the following criteria: * Age 2-12 years at time of enrollment with a BP of at least \>95th percentile or 120/80 mm Hg verified via medical record review and a willingness to provide biologic…
Contacts

Emilyn C Banfield

(240) 328-0965

COEHstudy@nih.gov

CONTACT

Neil A Hanchard, M.D.

(301) 594-2151

neil.hanchard@nih.gov

CONTACT