Renal Artery Denervation Assessment Without Antihypertensive Medication Regimen (RADAR)
Stopped: Study enrollment and treatment are temporarily suspended due to an FDA clinical hold. The sponsor is actively addressing the FDA's requests.
United States142 participantsStarted 2025-09-01
Plain-language summary
To obtain an assessment of the efficacy and safety of renal denervation by dehydrated alcohol injection, USP administered via the Peregrine System™ Infusion Catheter in hypertensive subjects in the absence of antihypertensive medications.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Has 2 office blood pressure measurements with a mean office systolic blood pressure (SBP) of ≥150 mmHg and ≤180 mmHg, AND a mean office diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of ≥90 mmHg.
. Documented history of uncontrolled hypertension and is currently taking 1 or 2 antihypertensive medications.
. Is willing to discontinue any current antihypertensive medications for at least 13 weeks (5-week pre-procedure and 8-week post-procedure).
. Has a mean 24-hour ambulatory SBP of ≥140 mmHg and ≤170 mmHg with required valid readings.
Exclusion criteria
. Has renal artery anatomy abnormalities.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Changes in Systolic Ambulatory Blood Pressure at 8 weeks
. Has an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) of ≤45 mL/min/1.73 m2, based on the Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) equation; or is on chronic renal replacement therapy.
. Has documented untreated sleep apnea.
. Has any of the following conditions: severe cardiac valve stenosis, heart failure (New York Heart Association \[NYHA\] Class III or IV), chronic atrial fibrillation (defined as at least one documented episode in the 12 months before study entry), and known primary pulmonary hypertension (\>60 mmHg pulmonary artery or right ventricular systolic pressure).
. Is pregnant or lactating at the time of enrollment or planning to become pregnant during the trial time period (female subjects only).
. Is being treated chronically (e.g. daily use) with NSAIDs, immunosuppressive medications, or immunosuppressive doses of steroids. Aspirin therapy and nasal pulmonary inhalants are allowed.
. Has a history of myocardial infarction, unstable angina pectoris, or stroke/TIA within 6 months prior to the planned procedure.