Women were less than half of the people tested for almost all of these common medicines.

NCT01984164

CAndesartan vs LIsinopril Effects on the BRain

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176 people

101 womenmiddle line = equal numbers75 men
Phase
PHASE2
Paid for by
Emory University
Finished
2018-12-03
Health conditions
Hypertension, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Who could join
Anyone
Ages
55 Years – no maximum
Average age
mean 65.9 years
Age 65+
Not reported
Weight (BMI)
Not reported
Pregnancy recorded
Not reported
Menopause recorded
Not reported
Results shown by sex
Not split by sex
Race
Black / African American 64.2% · White 34.1% · Not reported 1.7% · American Indian / Alaska Native 0% · Asian 0% · Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0% · More than one race 0%

Women left out

  • No women who could get pregnant

    Most women roughly 15–50 years old were turned away.

    “Women of childbearing potential”
  • No kidney or liver problems

    Women with kidney or liver problems were turned away.

    “Renal disease or hyperkalemia”
  • No heart disease

    Women with heart disease, heart rhythm problems or a past heart attack were turned away.

    “Uncontrolled congestive heart failure;”
  • No mental health conditions

    Women with depression, bipolar disorder or other mental health conditions were turned away.

    “Active medical or psychiatric problems”

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