Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 75

Investigating the effects of renal nerve denervation on kidney function

Official title: Effect of RDN on Renal Function

Run by The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University · NCT05612906 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if a procedure called renal nerve denervation can improve kidney function in adults with high blood pressure who haven't had success with other medications.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
Enrollment50 (estimated)
SponsorThe First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Xiamen, Fujian)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 1, 2022
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2023
Study endsDecember 1, 2026
Registry record updatedFebruary 27, 2025
Trial IDNCT05612906 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 75 with resistant hypertension who are willing to undergo renal nerve denervation.

Probably not a fit

Patients with secondary hypertension, severe systemic diseases, or unsuitable renal arteries for ablation may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to evaluate the impact of renal nerve denervation (RDN) on renal function in patients with hypertension. It will include individuals aged 18 to 75 who have essential hypertension or related conditions and have not responded adequately to multiple antihypertensive medications. The study will assess renal function before and after the RDN procedure to determine its safety and efficacy. Participants will be required to provide informed consent and meet specific inclusion criteria.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into the safety of RDN and its potential to improve kidney function in hypertensive patients.

How similar studies have gone: While RDN has shown promise in treating hypertension, the specific effects on renal function are still being explored, making this study a valuable addition to existing research.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1.18\<age≤75 years; 2.clinic blood pressure ≥ 140/90 mmHg or 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring average blood pressure ≥ 135/85 mmHg after taking 3 or more antihypertensive drugs for more than 4 weeks; 3.essential hypertension, renal parenchymal hypertension, or hypertension patients who are willing to receive RDN ; 4.who signed informed consent and were approved by the Ethics Committee of the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University.

Exclusion Criteria:

* pregnant women or lactating patients;

  * identified secondary hypertension or Pseudo hypertension;

    * whose renal arteries were unsuitable for ablation

      * obvious bleeding tendency and blood system diseases;

        * malignant tumors or end-stage diseases; ⑥Severe peripheral vascular disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm; ⑦A history of the acute coronary syndrome within two weeks; ⑧acute or severe systemic infection; ⑨drug or alcohol dependence or refusal to sign informed consent.

Where it's running

  • zhengrong Huang
    Xiamen, Fujian, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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