Search / Trial NCT00000501

Hypertension Prevention Trial (HPT) Feasibility Study

Launched by NATIONAL HEART, LUNG, AND BLOOD INSTITUTE (NHLBI) · Oct 27, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of October 18, 2024

Completed

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Description

BACKGROUND: The nature of essential hypertension as a mass public health problem throughout the United States, and internationally as well, is recognized generally. Prevalence estimates exceed l5 percent in most adult populations. Further, the results of the Hypertension Detection and Follow-up Program (HDFP) demonstrated the efficacy of antihypertensive therapy even at the 90-l05 mmHg level, which comprises 72 percent of the total hypertensive population. The Joint National Committee on the Detection, Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure recommended treatment of mild hypertensi...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Men and women, ages 25 to 49. Diastolic blood pressure between 78 and 89 mm Hg. Free of major disease. Not on a special diet or antihypertensive medication at entry. Some mild to moderately obese subjects.

About National Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute (Nhlbi)

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is a leading component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), dedicated to advancing research and clinical trials focused on cardiovascular, pulmonary, and hematologic diseases. With a mission to improve public health through innovative research, the NHLBI supports a wide range of studies aimed at understanding, preventing, and treating heart and lung conditions. By collaborating with academic institutions, healthcare providers, and patient communities, the NHLBI strives to translate scientific discoveries into effective clinical practices, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for individuals affected by these critical health issues.

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