Kidney nerve ablation to treat hard-to-control blood pressure
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a procedure that targets nerves near the kidney (renal denervation) to help lower blood pressure in people whose hypertension is not controlled despite medication. It uses a special 3D mapping system to guide the procedure.
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Who can take part
- You’re between 18 and 70 years old, and you can’t be pregnant or planning pregnancy in the next year
- You have high blood pressure that is essential (not caused by another disease), and you either can’t tolerate medicines or they’re not controlling it
- Your 24-hour blood pressure is high (average top number at least 130, or daytime at least 135) and your pulse pressure difference is under 80
- In the last 6 months, you used blood pressure medicines, and before enrollment you took a standardized plan with at least two drugs for at least 28 days with at least 80% adherence
- Your kidneys are functioning enough (eGFR at least 45) and you’re okay to undergo the surgical kidney procedure
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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