๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-06-24

IMPACT-HTN Study of Patients With Hypertension (NCT07579260)

Prospective Early Patient Experience Initiative (IMPACT-HTN)

๐ŸŸก Not Yet Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: Vivek Bhalla

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

An estimated 120 million people have high blood pressure (hypertension) in the US, of which approximately 10% have resistant hypertension. This study aims to enroll patients who continue to have hypertension while being treated with at least two medications. The study will follow patients for approximately 3 months and collect real-world information on changes in their health to identify an ideal patient profile that would benefit from 4th-line antihypertensive therapies, including, but not limited to, FDA-approved aprocitentan, renal denervation, mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists, etc.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Stanford University Hypertension Center โ€” Palo Alto, California

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)

  • Stanford University Hypertension Center โ€” Palo Alto, California
  • Duke University Hospital โ€” Durham, North Carolina

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (650) 947-7025

Email: nicholus@stanford.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—