Electro-acupuncture test for High Blood Pressure

UCIMedical Center, Orange, CA
High Blood PressureElectro-acupuncture test - Procedure
Eligibility
39 - 85
All Sexes
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Study Summary

This trial will test whether EA can help lower blood pressure in people with hypertension.

Treatment Effectiveness

Phase-Based Effectiveness

1 of 3
N/A

Study Objectives

1 Primary · 3 Secondary · Reporting Duration: 8 weeks

8 weeks
Heart rate
blood pressure
Catecholamines
Renin

Trial Safety

Phase-Based Safety

1 of 3

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo Group
All patients enrolled in this trial will receive the new treatment.

Trial Design

2 Treatment Groups

Electro-acupuncture control
1 of 2
Electro-acupuncture test
1 of 2

Experimental Treatment

160 Total Participants · 2 Treatment Groups

Primary Treatment: Electro-acupuncture test · No Placebo Group · N/A

Electro-acupuncture controlExperimental Group · 2 Interventions: Electro-acupuncture test, Electro-acupuncture control · Intervention Types: Procedure, Procedure
Electro-acupuncture testExperimental Group · 2 Interventions: Electro-acupuncture test, Electro-acupuncture control · Intervention Types: Procedure, Procedure

Trial Logistics

Trial Timeline

Screening: ~3 weeks
Treatment: Varies
Reporting: 8 weeks

Who is running the clinical trial?

University of California, IrvineLead Sponsor
507 Previous Clinical Trials
1,883,131 Total Patients Enrolled
Stephanie Tjen-A-Looi, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of California, Irvine
Liang-Wu Fu, MD, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of California, Irvine
Shaista Malik, MD, PhD, MPHPrincipal Investigator - University of California, Irvine
Regents of the University of California, University of California-Irvine Medical Center
University Of California (Medical School)
University Ca Irvine Medical Center (Residency)
LiFang Xie, PhD, LAcPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of California, Irvine

Eligibility Criteria

Age 39 - 85 · All Participants · 0 Total Inclusion Criteria

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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." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

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." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

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." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

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." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer
Please Note: These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.