Clinical trials · Tennessee
High blood pressure clinical trials in Tennessee
We’re tracking 42 recruiting high blood pressure studies with a site in Tennessee — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Tennessee
- NCT07288398RecruitingPhase 3
Levosimendan for exercise limitation in PH-HFpEF
This trial tests if the drug levosimendan can help people with a specific type of pulmonary hypertension (PH-HFpEF) feel less tired and breathless during daily activities, and improve their exercise ability.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18–85 - 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.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 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.
Chattanooga, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06649110RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
A study of LTP001 for healthy people and those with PAH
This study tests an investigational medicine called LTP001 for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Part A checks safety in healthy volunteers, and Part B tests if it helps people with PAH by improving blood flow in the lungs.
Knoxville, TennesseeAges 18–100 - NCT04502225Recruiting
Trial of bed head elevation for high blood pressure
This study checks whether raising the head of the bed lowers blood pressure while you’re lying down in people with autonomic failure. It may help find a simple positioning change to reduce risks from high lying blood pressure.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18–85 - NCT04967989RecruitingPhase 3
Laser eye treatment timing for certain glaucoma or eye pressure
This Phase 3 study tests how best to use a laser treatment (SLT) for people with high eye pressure or mild-to-moderate primary open-angle glaucoma. It aims to find the best way to lower eye pressure and protect vision while comparing treatment approaches.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT05000996Recruiting
Gut microbiome study for people having metabolic surgery
This study looks at your gut bacteria (your “microbiome”) around the time of metabolic surgery. It may help researchers understand how surgery affects gut health and related conditions like diabetes, blood pressure, and cholesterol.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 21–65 - NCT05312892RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study for weight-related hormone signals in people with high blood pressure
This early-phase study looks at how the body’s “fight-or-flight” signals may be involved in weight gain (obesity) and high blood pressure. It may help researchers understand the biology and guide future treatments.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18–65 - NCT05955339Recruiting
Using visit recordings and open notes to improve care experience
This study tests two ways of sharing what happened at clinic visits—recording visits and using an “open notes” patient portal—to help older adults manage long-term health conditions with a better experience. It’s likely to help if you have multiple chronic conditions and can use email or a patient portal.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06374277Recruiting
Pharmacy Coaching to Help After Hospital Stay
This study tests a program where a pharmacist helps you manage your medications after you leave the hospital. It is for people with long-term health conditions who want to stay on track with their medicines.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06495710Recruiting
Arterial Stiffness and Blood Pressure Treatment in Veterans
This study tests whether more intensive blood pressure lowering can improve artery health in older Veterans. You would be randomly assigned to standard or tighter blood pressure control and get free study-related care and monitoring.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 60 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.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06549452Recruiting
Mobile health app to help teens with pulmonary hypertension exercise
This trial tests whether a smartphone app can help adolescents with pulmonary hypertension stay active and improve their health. If you are a teen with stable PH and can use an activity tracker, this study may be a good fit.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 10–21 - NCT06741436Recruiting
Exercise testing after preeclampsia
This study looks at how the heart and blood vessels work after a pregnancy complicated by preeclampsia. It uses exercise testing to see if there are lasting effects, which may help improve long-term heart health monitoring and care.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT02646475RecruitingPhase 1
Study angiotensin medicine to improve metabolism in obesity
This Phase 1 study tests how a medication that affects the body’s angiotensin system (angiotensin-(1-7)) changes metabolism in adults with obesity, insulin resistance, and high blood pressure. It may help researchers understand whether this approach can improve blood sugar/insulin function and related body changes.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18–60 - NCT07093151Enrolling by invitation
Comparing blood pressure goals after brain tumor surgery
This study looks at two different blood pressure targets after surgery to remove a brain tumor. The goal is to see which target helps patients recover better and have fewer complications.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06831162Enrolling by invitation
Study on addressing health needs in diabetes care
This study looks at whether connecting people with type 2 diabetes, along with high blood pressure or high cholesterol, to resources for needs like food or housing can improve their health. It uses information from a screening questionnaire and may ask some patients to complete a survey.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 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.
Nashville, TennesseeAges birth–2 weeks
High blood pressure trials by city in Tennessee
Where these studies are running in Tennessee
Institutions with a site for the recruiting high blood pressure studies listed above.
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center · 10 studies
- Ascension Saint Thomas
- Research Site
- StatCare Pulmonary Consultants and Center for Biomedical Research
- Tenax Investigational Site
- Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Nashville Campus
- The Stern Cardiovascular Foundation
- University of Tennessee Health Science 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.
High blood pressure trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there high blood pressure clinical trials in Tennessee?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 42 recruiting high blood pressure studies with a site in Tennessee, 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 Tennessee?
- 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 Tennessee to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Tennessee, 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 Tennessee 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.