Using acupuncture to lower blood pressure in people with mild to moderate hypertension

Is this trial a fit for you?

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

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effects of electroacupuncture therapy on patients with mild to moderate hypertension, aiming to reduce blood pressure levels. Participants, aged 45 to 75, will receive acupuncture treatments once a week for eight weeks, regardless of whether they are on antihypertensive medications. The study focuses on understanding how specific acupuncture points can enhance autonomic nervous system function and reduce inflammation, potentially leading to improved vascular health. The research is designed to address the significant issue of inadequate blood pressure control in hypertensive patients.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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.

Where it's running

• Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute
  Irvine, California, United States Recruiting
• University of California, Irvine, Health Sciences Medical Center
  Orange, California, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Shaista Malik — University of California, Irvine
• Study coordinator: Ashwini Erande
• Email: aerande@hs.uci.edu
• Phone: 7144567025

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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.