Renin Profiling in Selection of Initial Antihypertensive Drug
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2011-10-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this research study is to determine whether a simple blood test measuring a
hormone called renin can better determine which first drug would be most effective in
controlling blood pressure, in comparison with the more traditional approach recommended by
JNC7 (Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High
Blood Pressure).