
Engaging Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders and Activating Communities to Take Steps (ENACTS)
HypertensionOur Specific Aims are: At the individual level, to compare within-person change in BP and secondary outcomes between the intervention and control groups. At the family level, to evaluate ENACTS' effects on BP and secondary outcomes as within-person change in family members who provide primary support, and as mean change in other adult family members who are not directly engaged in the intervention. At the policy level, to evaluate the intervention's ability to influence grocery store policy on clearly identifying foods that are low in sodium or high in potassium, some of which might not be easily identified with existing labels (e.g., fresh produce). ENACTS combines empirically supported elements of existing programs, thus increasing its probability of success. It aligns with the American Heart Association's call for multilevel prevention.

Angiotensin II in General Anesthesia
HypertensionHypotension in adult patients undergoing general anesthesia is common. This can lead to hypoperfusion of vital organs, organ damage, and states of increased metabolic duress. This may be worse in patients with underlying essential hypertension and worse in patients taking Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACE) and Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs). Intravenous (IV) administration of Ang II may be an effective treatment of hypotension in this patient population.

Efficacy and Safety of GMRx2 Compared to Dual Combinations for the Treatment of Hypertension
HypertensionRecent hypertension guidelines recommend combination therapy as initial treatment for many or most patients. Several trials suggest triple low-dose combination therapy may be highly effective in terms of achieving blood pressure control without increasing adverse effects. This trial is designed to investigate the efficacy and safety of GMRx2 in participants with high blood pressure compared to dual combinations.

Efficacy and Safety of GMRx2 Compared to Placebo for the Treatment of Hypertension
HypertensionRecent hypertension guidelines recommend combination therapy as initial treatment for many or most patients. Several trials suggest triple low-dose combination therapy may be highly effective in terms of achieving blood pressure control without increasing adverse effects. This trial is designed to investigate the efficacy and safety of GMRx2 in participants with high blood pressure compared to placebo.

Sympathoinhibition as a Preferred Second Line Treatment of Obesity Related Hypertension
ObesityHypertensionThis study is designed to investigate whether sympathoinhibition with moxonidine could provide added metabolic benefit compared to the second line therapy in the current guidelines.

Latanoprost Eluting Contact Lens for Treating Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension
GlaucomaOcular HypertensionIn this research study, we will assess the safety, tolerability, comfort, and feasibility of lowering intraocular pressure using a novel Contact Lens Drug Delivery System with latanoprost. Latanoprost is a well-studied medication and has been used to treat glaucoma for decades. Currently, latanoprost is FDA-approved to be administered to patients as eye drops, but using eye drops has challenges (having to remember to take the drop, getting the drop in the eye). This clinical trial is being done to determine the safety, tolerability, and effectiveness of using latanoprost to deliver latanoprost in a new way (through a drug-eluting contact lens). The study includes two phases. Phase A is intended to assess safety and tolerability and Phase B to assess safety and effectiveness.

Sympathetic Mapping/ Ablation of Renal Nerves Trial - Hemodialysis
HypertensionHemodialysisTo evaluate the safety and efficacy of targeted renal sympathetic denervation using SyMapCath I™ in patients on hemodialysis with pharmacotherapy and uncontrolled hypertension for at least 6 months, then after standardized antihypertensive drug therapy (at least two drugs) for at least 28 days, office systolic blood pressure (BP) is still ≥ 150mmHg, ≤180mmHg.

Open-label Extension Study of GB002 in Adult Subjects With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)...
Pulmonary Arterial HypertensionThis open-label extension study will evaluate the long-term effects of GB002 (seralutinib) in subjects who previously participated in a GB002 PAH study.

A Study of AV-101 (Dry Powder Inhaled Imatinib) in Patients With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension...
Pulmonary Arterial HypertensionIMPAHCT: Inhaled iMatinib Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Clinical Trial is a Phase 2b/Phase 3 study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of AV-101 (dry powder inhaled imatinib) in patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH). The Phase 2b part of the study will assess three doses to establish an optimal dose for the Phase 3 part of the study. The Phase 2b primary endpoint will be the placebo corrected change in pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR). The Phase 3 primary endpoint will be the placebo corrected change in 6-minute walk distance (6MWD) after 24 weeks of treatment.

Examining the Individual Response to a Restricted Sodium Diet in Hypertensive Patients
HypertensionExcessive dietary sodium intake is an independent risk factor for hypertension and cardiovascular disease. A vast array of efforts have tried to reduce sodium consumption based on evidence indicating a public health benefit. Yet this benefit has been questioned, mainly based on studies showing variability in individual responses to a sodium-restricted diet (SRD). The effects of an SRD on blood pressure vary, and adherence to an SRD is not optimal. The original Sodium Watchers Program (R01NR012967) was developed and implemented by Dr. Misook Chung (University of Kentucky). In this pilot study, the modified Sodium Watchers Program will propose improving adherence to an SRD through education and digital self-monitoring for daily sodium intake and blood pressure. In addition, few studies have examined individuals' metabolic responses to the SRD. In a secondary analysis, we further will examine genetic variants associated with salt sensitivity and whether such a genetic component is associated with sodium excretion and BP control. A total of 40 hypertensive patients will be randomly assigned to the intervention (n=20) or control group (n=20). The intervention group will receive 8-week education sessions remotely using a video conferencing program. All participants will collect a 24-hour urine specimen for sodium excretion and a total of 4.0ml of peripheral blood will be drawn for salt sensitivity during baseline visit. All participants will be asked to log their activities in real-time, including food intake and in-home BP monitoring using Fitbit and accompanied mobile app and BP monitor.