Clinical trials · North Carolina
High blood pressure clinical trials in North Carolina
We’re tracking 53 recruiting high blood pressure studies with a site in North Carolina — including Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in North Carolina
- NCT06351345RecruitingPhase 2
Xenon imaging study for pulmonary hypertension patients on sotatercept
This trial uses a special imaging technique (xenon MRI) to see how well the lungs are functioning in people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) who are being treated with the drug sotatercept. It aims to understand if the drug improves lung function.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18–75 - 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.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 22–85 - NCT06002165Enrolling by invitation
Testing Ways to Improve Care for High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
This study tests ways to help clinics follow a set of best practices for managing severe high blood pressure during and after pregnancy. It wants to see if the new approach helps clinics treat high blood pressure faster and more effectively.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges birth–99 years - NCT05760898Recruiting
Helping control blood pressure in people with rheumatoid arthritis
This study aims to improve blood pressure control in adults who have both uncontrolled high blood pressure and rheumatoid arthritis. It may help by testing ways to better coordinate care between primary care and rheumatology.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05671406Recruiting
Digital game to help people manage high blood pressure
This study tests whether a sensor-controlled phone/tablet digital game can help people with high blood pressure better take care of their health at home. It may be helpful if you live in a Native American community and are willing to use the technology.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT04778046RecruitingPhase 2
Study lung pressure treatment for people waiting for transplant
This Phase 2 trial is for adults with pulmonary hypertension who are on the lung transplant waiting list at Duke. It aims to test whether the study treatment can improve lung pressure and related health outcomes, while using things like MRI to monitor changes.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - 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.
Durham, North CarolinaAges birth–20 years - NCT04669548Recruiting
Accuryn monitoring study for people having heart surgery
This registry collects information from patients who are monitored with the Accuryn system during heart surgery and their ICU stay. It helps researchers learn from the system’s signals to better understand patient care around cardiac procedures.
Asheville, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07633145Recruiting
Lifestyle Changes to Lower Blood Pressure in Kidney Disease
This study tests whether lifestyle changes—like diet and exercise—can help lower blood pressure in Black adults with moderate kidney disease. It's designed specifically for people at higher risk of kidney problems, and the goal is to see if these changes can slow kidney disease progression and reduce heart disease risk.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07610278RecruitingPhase 2
Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Treatment Study
This study tests a combination of two new medications (QCZ484 and inclisiran) designed to lower both blood pressure and cholesterol levels. You may be a good fit if you have high blood pressure and high cholesterol that isn't fully controlled by current treatments.
Monroe, North CarolinaAges 18–75 - NCT07534501Recruiting
Getting Fresh Produce to Manage Your Health
This study tests whether giving people prescriptions for fresh fruits and vegetables helps them manage high blood pressure, diabetes, or weight—and improves their overall health. You'll get produce and support to eat better.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 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.
Durham, North CarolinaAges Any age - 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.
Greensboro, North CarolinaAges 18–85 - 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.
Cary, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07031739Recruiting
Managing high blood pressure and food insecurity
This study tests different ways to help people with high blood pressure who also struggle to get enough food. It aims to improve blood pressure control and reduce food insecurity.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06975111RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Improving health during menopause
This trial studies ways to help women during the late menopausal transition. It uses a smartphone app and telehealth visits to track your health and help you feel better.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 45–55 - NCT06907147Recruiting
Renal denervation for uncontrolled high blood pressure
This trial tests a procedure called renal denervation to lower blood pressure in people whose medication isn't enough. It uses a special catheter to calm nerves near the kidneys that may be overactive.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18–80 - NCT06876896Recruiting
Pressure inside belly during pulse field ablation for A-fib
This study looks at how pulse field ablation (a heart procedure for irregular heartbeats) affects pressure inside the belly. If you have atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter and are planning to have this procedure, your participation may help doctors understand how to make it safer.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - 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.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges birth–2 weeks - NCT05129345Recruiting
HIV care program for heart health goals in the Southeast US
This trial tests an approach to help people living with HIV reach heart- and metabolism-related health goals, such as blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar. It involves clinics and community partners and may offer education, support, and care coordination to remove barriers to treatment.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06742723RecruitingPhase 3
Study of baxdrostat and dapagliflozin for kidney disease and high blood pressure
This trial tests if combining baxdrostat with dapagliflozin helps protect kidney function and reduce heart risks in people with chronic kidney disease and high blood pressure. It's for adults who are already taking standard blood pressure medications.
Wilmington, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06744231Enrolling by invitation
Thriving Hearts Postpartum Parent Survey
This study is for new parents in certain North Carolina counties who had a baby in the past 6 months. You will fill out a one-time survey to help improve maternity care and support for families.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 15 years+ - NCT06526195Recruiting
A study of CardioMEMS and HeartMate 3 for advanced heart failure
This trial tests if a combination of a tiny lung-artery pressure sensor (CardioMEMS) and a mechanical heart pump (HeartMate 3) is safe and effective for people with advanced heart failure. If you qualify, you'll either get the heart pump plus standard medical therapy, or continue with standard therapy alone and have your pressure monitored remotely.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06297291Recruiting
Long-term safety study for a kidney nerve treatment
This study tests a device that uses ultrasound to calm overactive kidney nerves, which may help lower blood pressure. It is for people with high blood pressure that is hard to control with medication.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+
High blood pressure trials by city in North Carolina
Where these studies are running in North Carolina
Institutions with a site for the recruiting high blood pressure studies listed above.
- Duke University Medical Center · 5 studies
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · 4 studies
- Accellacare
- Accellacare of Piedmont, Piedmont Healthcare
- Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center
- Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
- Clinical Research Site
- Duke Health System
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.
High blood pressure trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there high blood pressure clinical trials in North Carolina?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 53 recruiting high blood pressure studies with a site in North Carolina, 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 in North Carolina?
- 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 North Carolina to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in North Carolina, 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.
Not the right time?
New high blood pressure studies open in North Carolina regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.