Brain MRI study on salt and blood pressure
Treatments studied
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study uses MRI scans to look at how the brain controls salt and blood pressure. It is for people aged 40–60 with normal to slightly high blood pressure, who have no major health conditions.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 60 years old.
- Your blood pressure is between 100/60 and 140/90 mmHg (normal to slightly elevated).
- You have a body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 30.
- You do not have any heart, kidney, metabolic, or neurological conditions.
- You are not taking medications for high blood pressure, anxiety, depression, or psychiatric conditions.
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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