Clinical trials · Boston, MA
High blood pressure clinical trials in Boston
We’re tracking 56 recruiting high blood pressure studies with a site in or near Boston — including Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Boston
- NCT07333183RecruitingPhase 2
Mosliciguat plus treprostinil for lung disease with pulmonary hypertension
This trial tests a new medicine called mosliciguat combined with an inhaled treatment (treprostinil) for people who have both scarring lung disease (interstitial lung disease) and high blood pressure in the lungs. It aims to see if this combination can improve how well you feel and function.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–85 - NCT06823115Enrolling by invitation
Worldwide study of kidney injury in newborns
This study looks at how common acute kidney injury is in newborns in the intensive care unit. It helps doctors understand which babies are at risk and how to prevent kidney problems.
Boston, MassachusettsAges birth–2 weeks - NCT06822439Recruiting
Remote fetal monitoring for high-risk pregnancies
This study tests if remote monitoring of your baby's heartbeat from home is a safe and effective option for high-risk pregnancies. It may reduce the need for frequent hospital visits.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06052072Enrolling by invitation
Heart failure trial testing nerve treatment for lung pressure
This trial tests a new treatment that uses a device to calm overactive nerves in the lung's blood vessels. It is for heart failure patients who also have high blood pressure in their lungs, to see if it can help them breathe easier and feel better.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 22–85 - NCT03683186Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Long-term study of ralinepag for pulmonary hypertension
This study follows people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) to see how safe and effective ralinepag is over the long term. It may help your care team understand what to expect from continued treatment and monitoring.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06059638Recruiting
Pacemaker pacing for blood pressure control
This study tests whether adjusting the timing of a pacemaker can help lower blood pressure in people who already have or need a pacemaker. It could be an option for those whose blood pressure is not well controlled with medication.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT02610413Recruiting
DNA testing to explain who gets severe blood pressure with bevacizumab
This study uses whole exome DNA testing to look for inherited genetic differences that may explain why some people develop very high blood pressure from bevacizumab during breast cancer treatment. It compares people who did vs. did not develop severe bevacizumab-related hypertension.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT07312227Recruiting
Pregnancy at high altitude study
This study follows pregnant women living at high altitude in Bolivia to understand how pregnancy differs from those at sea level. It may help improve care for mothers and babies in high-altitude regions.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–45 - NCT05798923RecruitingPhase 2
Study of a new drug for pulmonary hypertension with lung disease
This trial tests an investigational drug called LAM-001 for people who have pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs) along with a type of lung disease called interstitial lung disease. The drug may help improve symptoms and daily function. This study will see if the drug is safe and helpful for this condition.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–85 - NCT07238400RecruitingPhase 2
Heart medication study for women after preeclampsia
This study tests if a medication called a mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist (MRA) can help improve heart function in women who had preeclampsia and now have high blood pressure and signs of heart thickening.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–65 - NCT07365332RecruitingPhase 3
IKT-001 for pulmonary arterial hypertension
This study tests a new medicine called IKT-001 for people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). It aims to see if IKT-001 helps improve exercise ability and other symptoms when added to current PAH therapies.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–75 - NCT04278404Recruiting
Drug safety study for children already on certain medicines
This study measures how certain medicines move through the body and checks their safety in children. It may help doctors better understand dosing and side effects in kids who are already receiving these treatments, or in some kids who recently tested positive for COVID-19.
Boston, MassachusettsAges birth–20 years - NCT06129240Recruiting
Study of a new inhaled treprostinil powder for PH-ILD
This study tests a new dry powder inhaled medicine called LIQ861 for people with pulmonary hypertension related to lung scarring (PH-ILD). If you are already taking an inhaled treprostinil treatment but need better control, this trial may help you switch to a potentially easier-to-use version.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT06891911Recruiting
Free healthy groceries to help lower blood pressure
This study gives people with high blood pressure free healthy groceries for 4 weeks to see if eating better can lower their blood pressure. It might help you get your blood pressure into a healthier range.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07436689Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Long-term study of oral levosimendan for heart failure
This long-term study gives continued access to the oral levosimendan medication for people who finished the earlier TNX-103 study. The goal is to see if ongoing treatment remains safe and helpful.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT03524222Recruiting
Home hospital care for adults after sudden illness
This trial tests whether certain adults can safely receive hospital-level care at home instead of staying in the hospital, using a home care team. It may help you recover in your own home if your condition fits their plan and you have support at home.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06265272Recruiting
PSMA-11 PET/MRI for Liver Cirrhosis
This study uses a special PET/MRI scan with a tracer called PSMA-11 to look at how liver cirrhosis affects the liver. It may help doctors better understand and monitor the disease.
Charlestown, MassachusettsAges 18–99 - NCT07064473RecruitingPhase 3
Testing vicadrostat plus empagliflozin for diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease
This study tests a new pill called vicadrostat taken with another medicine (empagliflozin) to see if it helps people with type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. It may reduce the risk of heart problems, but you must not have had heart failure or use certain other heart medications.
Malden, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04835857Recruiting
Testing a cuff-less wrist monitor versus a regular blood pressure cuff
This study compares a cuff-less wrist blood pressure device to the usual arm cuff. You may be able to help test whether the wrist device reads blood pressure accurately and safely.
Newton, MassachusettsAges 18–90 - NCT07783802RecruitingPhase 2
Study of clazakizumab for adults with high inflammation and heart risk
This study tests whether clazakizumab can reduce the risk of heart attacks or strokes in people with high levels of inflammation (measured by a blood test called hsCRP) and conditions like heart disease, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, or kidney disease. If you qualify, you'll receive either the study drug or a placebo to see if it helps lower your risk.
Foxborough, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06842875Recruiting
Postpartum blood pressure monitoring study in Rhode Island
This study tests whether remote blood pressure monitoring after childbirth helps manage high blood pressure. It may be an option if you had high blood pressure during or after pregnancy.
Woonsocket, Rhode IslandAges 18–60 - NCT06903897Recruiting
Social Needs Screening for Chronic Disease Study
This study looks at how asking about social needs (like food, housing, or money worries) can help people with chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, or depression. It takes place in Family Medicine clinics and aims to improve overall health.
Worcester, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT05884190Recruiting
Help for early high blood pressure after childbirth
This study tests a “trauma-informed” approach to detect and manage high blood pressure soon after delivery. It may help you get faster support and safer treatment during the early postpartum period.
Worcester, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06835959Recruiting
Moms at Home: A story-based app to manage blood pressure in pregnancy
This study tests if using a storytelling app on your smartphone can help you better manage your blood pressure during pregnancy. You would share your blood pressure readings at home and use the app as part of your care.
Worcester, MassachusettsAges 18–50
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Where these studies are running near Boston
Institutions with a site for the recruiting high blood pressure studies listed above.
- Massachusetts General Hospital · 5 studies
- Brigham and Women's Hospital · 4 studies
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · 3 studies
- Tufts Medical Center · 3 studies
- Boston Children's Hospital · 2 studies
- ActivMed Practices & Research, LLC
- Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging
- Boston University Medical Center
What taking part in a high blood pressure study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
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Common questions
- Are there high blood pressure clinical trials near Boston?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 56 recruiting high blood pressure studies with a site near Boston, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a high blood pressure study near Boston?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Boston to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Boston, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a high blood pressure trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
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