Wearable device to control blood pressure using magnetic flux
Official title: An Updated Wearable Magnetic Flux Device to Optimize Blood Pressure Control
Run by National Heart Centre Singapore · NCT05866445 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study is testing a wearable device that uses magnetic fields to see if it can help people with high blood pressure and those with normal blood pressure manage their levels better without medications.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 21 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | National Heart Centre Singapore Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Singapore) |
| Trial ID | NCT05866445 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include individuals with controlled hypertension or normotensive individuals within specified blood pressure ranges.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severely uncontrolled hypertension, recent changes in blood pressure medications, or certain medical conditions 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 study investigates the effects of a wearable magnetic flux device on blood pressure control in both hypertensive and normotensive individuals. It aims to assess the safety and efficacy of static magnetic flux as a non-invasive treatment option for hypertension. Participants will wear a blood pressure monitoring device and complete questionnaires, allowing researchers to compare outcomes between the two groups. The goal is to enhance patient compliance with blood pressure management by providing an alternative to traditional medications.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could offer a non-invasive and effective method for managing blood pressure, potentially improving adherence among patients who struggle with medication.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of magnetic flux for blood pressure control is a novel approach, similar non-pharmacological interventions have shown promise in improving hypertension management.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * For normotensive patients, Systolic Blood Pressure 100-139mmHg/ Diastolic Blood Pressure 50-89mmHg * For hypertensive patients, SBP 140-180mmHg, DBP 90-110mmHg (no change in blood pressure medications in last one month) OR Hypertensive patients with stable blood pressure (SBP not \<100, DBP not \<50) well controlled on medication Exclusion Criteria * SBP \<100mmHg, DBP\<50mmHg * SBP\>180mmHg, DBP \>110mmHg * Recent change (\<1month) in blood pressure medications * Prior stroke * Prior ischemic heart disease * Prior peripheral vascular heart disease * Prior carotid stenosis or bruit * Presence of metallic implants (e.g. ICD, pacemaker, etc) * Pregnancy * Breast feeding * Allergy to device material/skin allergy
Where it's running
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National Heart Centre Singapore
Singapore, Singapore Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jie Sheng Foo, M.D. — National Heart Centre Singapore
- Study coordinator: Jie Sheng Foo, M.D.
- Email: foo.jie.sheng@singhealth.com.sg
- Phone: 67048961
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.