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Zilebesiran for High Blood Pressure (KARDIA-2 Trial)
KARDIA-2 Trial Summary
This trial will study the effects of zilebesiran on blood pressure and safety in patients with uncontrolled hypertension.
KARDIA-2 Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowKARDIA-2 Trial Timeline
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Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.KARDIA-2 Trial Design
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- Your average blood pressure over 24 hours is between 130 and 160 mmHg.My kidney function is severely reduced.My average blood pressure is between 130 and 160 mmHg after 4 weeks on certain blood pressure meds.Your blood has too much potassium, over 5 mEq/L.My blood pressure is between 145 and 180 mmHg while on medication.I have Type 1 diabetes or my Type 2 diabetes is either poorly controlled or newly diagnosed.My blood pressure is between 145 and 180 mmHg, and I am on medication for it.I have had a heart problem in the last 6 months.You have had a bad reaction to getting a shot under your skin before.My blood pressure is between 155 and 180 mmHg and I haven't treated it yet.I have high blood pressure due to another condition or experience significant drops in blood pressure upon standing.Your blood pressure is between 155 and 180 mmHg and you are not currently taking medication for hypertension.
- Group 1: Zilebesiran (Add-on to Amlodipine)
- Group 2: Placebo (Add-on to Amlodipine)
- Group 3: Placebo (Add-on to Olmesartan)
- Group 4: Zilebesiran (Add-on to Olmesartan)
- Group 5: Placebo (Add-on to Indapamide)
- Group 6: Zilebesiran (Add-on to Indapamide)
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I become a participant in this experiment?
"This medical trial is open to 800 hypertensive individuals aged between 18 and 75 years old. In order to be eligible, the systolic blood pressure must fall within a certain range; untreated patients should have readings of 155-180 mmHg while those on antihypertensives must read 145-180mmHg. Additionally, 24 hour mean SBP needs to lie in the 130-160 mmHG band after 4 weeks of using protocol-specified medication for hypertension control."
Does the trial accept participants who are of legal age?
"Per the requirements of this medical study, participants must be aged 18 to 75. There are 55 clinical trials specifically targeting individuals younger than 18 years old and 696 studies seeking patients older than 65."
How many participants are eligible for this investigation?
"Affirmative. The data provided by clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this investigation, first announced on November 5th 2021, is currently searching for participants. 800 volunteers are needed from 71 different medical centres."
What medical conditions can be remedied using Zilebesiran?
"Primarily used for cardiovascular events, zilebesiran can also be beneficial in managing high cardiovascular risk, dyslipidemias and the body's sodium and fluid retention."
Is Zilebesiran a reliable option for those seeking medical treatment?
"Our assessment of Zilebesiran's safety is a 2. This rating was based off the fact that it has only gone through Phase 2 trials, which have provided some evidence for its security but none to support efficacy."
Are there any vacant positions available for volunteers in this research undertaking?
"Affirmative. On clinicaltrials.gov, it is indicated that this study has been actively recruiting since November 5th 2021 and requires the recruitment of 800 patients from 71 different sites."
Are there any existing experiments using Zilebesiran to test its efficacy?
"Initially studied in 2012 at UT Southwestern Medical Centre, zilebesiran has since been the subject of 18686 completed trials. Currently, there are 37 active studies taking place with a significant proportion hosted out of Jefferson City, Missouri."
To what extent is this study being implemented in the United States?
"71 medical centres across the world are currently recruiting for this trial, with major hubs located in Jefferson City, Calgary and Houston. It is recommended to choose a nearby clinic if one wishes to limit their travel needs when participating."
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