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At a Glance
Age
45 – 75
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Basic Science
Participants needed
72 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of California, Irvine · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people aged 45 to 75 with mild to moderate high blood pressure. Participants will receive acupuncture treatment once a week for 8 weeks.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I am between 45 and 75 years old.
I have mild to moderate hypertension.
I have blood pressure readings that meet the trial criteria.
You may not be able to join if
I am pregnant or nursing.
I have a history of coronary disease.
I have been diagnosed with certain heart conditions on an ECG.
I have low blood pressure.
I have peripheral vascular disease.
I have orthopedic disease or diabetic neuropathy.
I have severe hypertension.
I cannot give written informed consent.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can
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Acupuncture therapy will be provided to reduce blood pressure in hypertensive patients. The mild to moderate hypertensive patients will be either on or off hypertensive medications. The course last for 8 weeks and the frequency is once a week.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Subjects from 45 to 75 years of age
2. Clinically diagnosed with mild to moderate hypertension and ON or OFF medication (Office SBP \> 140 mmHg and \< 160 mmHg Or ABPM average SBP \> 130 mmHg and \< 145 mmHg), and
3. No significant ECG change reflecting ischemia (i.e. ST elev…
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Subjects from 45 to 75 years of age
2. Clinically diagnosed with mild to moderate hypertension and ON or OFF medication (Office SBP \> 140 mmHg and \< 160 mmHg Or ABPM average SBP \> 130 mmHg and \< 145 mmHg), and
3. No significant ECG change reflecting ischemia (i.e. ST elevation or depression) at rest will be recruited to participate in this study.
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Subjects will be excluded if pregnant or nursing.
2. Subjects will be excluded if they have coronary disease (by history or on ECG screening), conduction abnormalities on ECG consistent with left bundle branch block, cardiac arrhythmias associated with low blood pressure (\<90 mmHg), peripheral vascular disease, orthopedic disease, diabetic neuropathy or severe hypertension (BP \>170 mmHg systolic or \>110 mmHg diastolic), or any other physical or psychological illness.
3. Those with known sensitivity to any topical preparations or strong reactions to medical dressings and skin tapes also will be excluded.
4. Inability our or unwillingness of individual to give written informed consent.
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