Clinical trial for Mild to Moderate Hypertension
Official title Acupuncture Therapy and Hypertension
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05530512
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether acupuncture can lower blood pressure. It looks at people with mild to moderate high blood pressure.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you have mild to moderate high blood pressure.
- What's involved
- You would get acupuncture once a week. You may or may not be taking blood pressure medicine.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts for 8 weeks with one visit per week.
- Time commitment: about 8 weeks
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Who can take part
Ages 45 to 75
You may be able to join if
- people from 45 to 75 years of age
- Clinically diagnosed with mild to moderate hypertension and ON or OFF medication (Office SBP \> 140 mmHg and \ 130 mmHg and \< 145 mmHg), and
- No significant ECG change reflecting ischemia (i.e. ST elevation or depression) at rest will be recruited to participate in this study.
You likely can't join if
- people will be excluded if pregnant or nursing.
- people will be excluded if they have coronary disease (by history or on ECG screening), conduction abnormalities on ECG consistent with left bundle...
- Those with known sensitivity to any topical preparations or strong reactions to medical dressings and skin tapes also will be excluded.
- Inability our or unwillingness of individual to give written informed consent.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Irvine, California, United States
- Orange, California, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 8 weeks per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 45 years to 75 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Irvine, California, United States; Orange, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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