Using heat therapy on the lower legs to help lower blood pressure in older women
Chronic Lower Leg Heating for the Treatment of Hypertension in Older Women
This study is looking at whether warming the lower legs can help lower blood pressure in older women with high blood pressure, offering a friendly, non-drug option for those who might have trouble with regular treatments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ut Southwestern Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Dallas, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10552697 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effects of chronic lower leg heating as a non-drug treatment for hypertension in older women. The study aims to determine if applying heat to the lower legs can effectively lower blood pressure and improve vascular health. Participants will undergo home-based heat therapy while continuing their prescribed antihypertensive medications. The research seeks to provide an alternative approach to managing high blood pressure, especially for those who struggle with traditional treatments.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older women aged 65 and above who are diagnosed with hypertension and are not achieving adequate blood pressure control with standard medications.
Not a fit: Patients who are not hypertensive or those who have contraindications to heat exposure may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could offer a new, effective method for managing hypertension in older women, potentially reducing their risk of cardiovascular diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that heat therapy can lower blood pressure in healthy individuals, but this specific approach in hypertensive older women is novel and untested.
Where this research is happening
Dallas, United States
- Ut Southwestern Medical Center — Dallas, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fu, Qi — Ut Southwestern Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Fu, Qi
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.