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Clinical Trial – AIM HY INFORM

Comparison of optimal hypertension regimens (part of the ancestry informative markers in hypertension (AIM HY) programmes – AIM HY INFORM)

The ComparIsoN oF Optimal Hypertension RegiMens (INFORM) is a multi-site CTIMP trial recruiting 1320 multi-ethnic hypertensives in the UK examining whether more effective personalisation of antihypertensive treatment can be achieved based on ethnicity. INFORM is part of the Ancestry and biological Informative Markers for stratification of Hypertension (AIM HY) programme; which ultimately aims to deliver personalised treatment for high blood pressure, based on a single blood test to identify the best first line treatment. This should reduce the number of consultations; the time required to achieve optimal blood pressure control and contribute to better hypertension control in the UK.

Trial Management Team

AIM HY-INFORM coordinators: Heike Templin and Dr Ella James
Acting Trial Manager: Ewa Czekaj

To view the Patients site click here.

Sites open to recruitment

Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

CI: Prof. Ian Wilkinson; PI: Dr Joseph Cheriyan


William Harvey Clinical Research Centre, WHRI, Barts Health NHS Trust, London

PI: Dr David Collier


St Thomas’ Hospital, Guys and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

PI: Prof. Phil Chowienczyk


St George’s Hospital, St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London

PI: Dr Teck Khong


Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

PI: Prof. Tony Heagerty


University of Glasgow, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Scotland

PI: Prof. Sandosh Padmanabhan


University Hospital Wales, Llandough Hospital, Cardiff

PI: Dr James Coulson


Birmingham Queen Elizabeth Hospital, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

PI: Prof. Una Martin


Heartlands Hospital, part of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

PI: Dr Indranil Dasgupta


Lister Hospital, East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, Stevenage

PI: Prof Diana Gorog


QMC Campus, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

PI: Dr Mark Glover

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THE PATIENT FORUM

Share your comments on “your life with hypertension” and/or your experience of AIM HY INFORM Clinical Trial.

“I was diagnosed with high blood pressure more than 10 years ago. In August 2015, I had a Coronary Angioplasty surgery when three stents were inserted in one of my heart’s arteries. My symptoms improved a bit but not significantly. In August 2017, I saw an advert inviting people to participate in the AIM HY programme. I hurriedly offered myself as a guinea-pig. I have only started the first round of dual therapy and believe me, I am feeling so much better.
For the first time in many years, I ran to catch a bus without feeling short of breath. I have opted to be an ambassador of this programme because it is effective.
I want as many people particularly from the ethnic minorities to benefit.”

“I recently did this study as a patient and I highly recommend it. Jane Smith is fantastic.”

If you would like to leave a comment related to your treatment or the AIM HY INFORM trial experience, please click here. 

Share your comments on “your life with hypertension” and/or your experience of AIM HY INFORM Clinical Trial.

” I was diagnosed with high blood pressure more than 10 years ago. In August 2015, I had a Coronary Angioplasty surgery when three stents were inserted in one of my heart’s arteries. My symptoms improved a bit but not significantly. In August 2017, I saw an advert inviting people to participate in the AIM HY programme. I hurriedly offered myself as a guinea-pig. I have only started the first round of dual therapy and believe me, I am feeling so much better.

For the first time in many years, I ran to catch a bus without feeling short of breath. I have opted to be an ambassador of this programme because it is effective.

If you would like to leave a comment related to your treatment or the AIM HY INFORM trial experience, please click here. 

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