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Electro-Acupuncture for High Blood Pressure
Study Summary
This trial will test whether EA can help lower blood pressure in people with hypertension.
Eligibility Criteria
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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- You have a specific heart condition that shows up on an ECG test.I have severe heart disease with constant chest pain.I have heart rhythm problems with low blood pressure.I have peripheral vascular disease.I have a bone or joint condition.I have diabetes or a mental health condition that may affect my ability to safely perform stress tests.I have mild heart disease with no significant changes in my resting ECG.I have high blood pressure, with or without medication.
- Group 1: Electro-acupuncture control
- Group 2: Electro-acupuncture test
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any available places for participants in this experiment?
"As per the information on clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is presently enrolling patients. The posting of the study first occurred in February 2003 and was subsequently updated in March 2021."
Is it feasible for me to be a part of this medical study?
"This investigation requires 160 patients aged between 39 and 85 to take part, all of whom have hypertension. Furthermore, participants must possess mild coronary disease without any ECG evidence of ischemia at rest and either be on antihypertensive medication or not."
Does this investigation include individuals less than 55 years old?
"The parameters for enrolment in this clinical trial dictate that interested participants must be above 39 years of age and below 85."
How many participants has the trial recruited thus far?
"Affirmative. According to the trial listing on clinicaltrials.gov, this experiment - which was initially published February 1st 2003 - is actively seeking participants. 160 volunteers are needed at two different medical centres."
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- UCIMedical Center: < 24 hours
Average response time
- < 1 Day
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