The TARGET-HTN trial, published in JAMA in September 2023, investigated the safety and efficacy of lorundrostat, an aldosterone synthase inhibitor, in treating patients with uncontrolled hypertension. This randomized, placebo-controlled, dose-ranging trial included 200 patients who were adults with uncontrolled hypertension … Read More
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RADIANCE-HTN TRIO Trial: Renal Denervation in HTN
The RADIANCE-HTN TRIO trial, detailed in The Lancet in 2021, is another pivotal study in the domain of hypertension treatment, focusing on a challenging group of patients: those resistant to a standard triple combination pill. This trial delves into the … Read More
RADIANCE-HTN SOLO Trial: Renal Denervation in HTN
The RADIANCE-HTN SOLO trial, published in The Lancet in May 2018, marks a significant stride in hypertension treatment research. This trial focused on the safety and efficacy of a novel endovascular ultrasound renal denervation procedure compared to a sham procedure … Read More
Vitamin D to Prevent Cancer and CVD: VITAL Trial
VITAL Trial Vitamin D Summary The VITAL trial aimed to investigate whether supplementation with vitamin D reduces the risk of cancer or cardiovascular disease. It was a nationwide, randomized, placebo-controlled trial conducted with a two-by-two factorial design, including vitamin D3 … Read More
TIME Trial Summary: Morning vs. Evening dose of Antihypertensives
2022 TIME TRIAL Cardiovascular outcomes in adults with hypertension with evening versus morning dosing of usual antihypertensives in the UK prospective, open-label, blinded-endpoint, randomized controlled trial IM Objective: To compare the major cardiovascular outcomes of evening dosing of antihypertensive medication … Read More
SUPPORT Trial Summary: Olmesartan in CHF
2015 SUPPORT TRIAL M Clinical impacts of additive use of olmesartan in hypertensive patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) prospective, open-label, randomized controlled trial Objective: to examine whether an additive treatment with an ARB, olmesartan, reduces the mortality and morbidity … Read More
AIM-HIGH Trial: Niacin + Statins in Hyperlipidemia
2011 AIM-HIGH TRIAL Niacin in Patients with Low HDL Cholesterol Levels Receiving Intensive Statin Therapy Placebo controlled, randomized clinical trial Σ Objective: To assess if extended-release niacin added to simvastatin to raise low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is … Read More
AGE Trial Summary: Mammogram Screening for Breast Cancer
AGE: Effect of mammographic screening from age 40 years on breast cancer mortality Multicenter, open label randomized comparative trial Objective: To assess if initiation of breast cancer screening with mammograms at age 40-41 reduces breast cancer mortality Women age 39-41 … Read More
NORDICC Trial Summary: Colonoscopy for Colorectal Cancer Screening
2022 NORDICC TRIAL Effect of colonoscopy screening on risks of colorectal cancer and related death pragmatic, multicenter, randomized controlled trial Objective: To investigate the effects of population-based colonoscopy screening on the risks of colorectal cancer and related death at 10 … Read More
ACCOMPLISH Trial: Benazepril + Amlodipine or HCTZ for Hypertension
2008 ACCOMPLISH TRIAL Benazepril plus Amlodipine or Hydrochlorothiazide for Hypertension in High-Risk Patients Multi-centered, double-blind, randomized, controlled trial Objective: To evaluate the effect of amlodipine vs. hydrochlorothiazide in patients with hypertension and at high risk for cardiovascular disease. E 11,506 … Read More