Acupuncture for mild to moderate high blood pressure
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether acupuncture can help lower blood pressure in people with mild to moderate hypertension. You may be asked to join because you meet age and blood-pressure ranges and have a normal heart screening ECG.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Be between 45 and 75 years old
- Have mild to moderate high blood pressure (not very high), even if you take medicine
- Be able to have a heart tracing test (ECG) that does not show certain heart problems
- Not be pregnant or nursing
- Be able and willing to sign a consent form
- Have no allergy or strong skin reaction to topical products, medical dressings, or tape
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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