A study of sacubitril/valsartan (97/103 mg oral tablet).
Recruiting now. Registry record last updated July 28, 2026.
- Who can join
- Adults 18+.
- What you take
- sacubitril/valsartan (97/103 mg oral tablet), given as part of the study. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for this trial's study groups, including any placebo or comparison medicine.
- How long it lasts
- The full study runs about 6.8 years; your own time in it is usually shorter.
- What you get
- Many clinical trials pay for the study medication and the study visits. Some also pay for travel. Ask the study team what this one covers before you sign the consent form.
What this study is for
Primary condition: Diabetes Mellitus. Also studied in: Cardiovascular Diseases, Insulin Sensitivity/Resistance, Metabolic Disease, Natriuretic Peptides, Metabolism, Energy Expenditure.
Full scientific study title: NAUTICAL: Effect of Natriuretic Peptide Augmentation on Cardiometabolic Health in Black Individuals.
Who can join
Adults 18+. A site coordinator confirms whether you qualify during a free screening visit. The exact medical requirements are below.
Full medical eligibility (for you and your doctor)verbatim from the registry
This is the exact wording from ClinicalTrials.gov, including clinical measures (lab values, imaging scores). Bring it to your doctor if any of it is unclear.
Key inclusion criteria
- Adults: Age more than or equal to 18 years of age
- Self-identified race/ethnicity as African-American or Black
- Blood pressure: 120-160/80-100 mmHg
Key exclusion criteria
- Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding or who can become pregnant and not practicing an acceptable method of birth control during the study (including abstinence)
- Have any past or present history of cardiovascular diseases (stroke, myocardial infarction, heart failure, transient ischemic attack, angina, or cardiac arrhythmia)
- BP more than 160/100 mmHg
- BMI \>45 kg/m2
- History of diabetes or fasting plasma glucose \>=126 mg/dL or HbA1C\>=6.5%
Where this trial is enrolling
This trial has 1 sites across 1 state. Contact a site coordinator directly to start screening.
Alabama1 site
- University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham, Alabama
Timeline
Started enrolling: August 15, 2020. Expected completion: May 31, 2027. Last updated on ClinicalTrials.gov: July 28, 2026.
Official source
Every Monday we check this trial against ClinicalTrials.gov, the federal registry for clinical research. Last checked August 21, 2026. Confirm the current status there before you contact a site:
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