Study of a kidney blood-pressure system in kids
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how a kidney-related blood-pressure system works in children and teenagers, comparing those with newly diagnosed primary (no known cause) high blood pressure to those with normal blood pressure. It may help doctors better understand childhood blood-pressure changes and guide future care.
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Who can take part
- You must be 7 to 18 years old when you enroll
- If in the high-blood-pressure group: your doctor has newly diagnosed primary hypertension (no secondary cause)
- If in the control group: your blood pressure is normal based on repeated office readings on different days
- You and your caregiver must be able and willing to complete all study checkups and assessments
- You must be able to take part in study visits in English or Spanish
- You cannot be pregnant
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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