Pacemaker-based nerve therapy for high blood pressure
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a new pacemaker programming method (nerve therapy) to help lower blood pressure. It may be an option if you need a dual-chamber pacemaker and your blood pressure stays high despite medicine.
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Who can take part
- You are age 18 or older
- You need a new dual-chamber pacemaker, or an upgrade from a single-chamber pacemaker
- Your blood pressure stays in a target range despite stable hypertension medicines (no dose changes planned for at least 2 months after implant)
- Your blood pressure is still high based on clinic readings and a 24-hour blood pressure monitor around 4 weeks after the pacemaker is placed
- You can attend study visits and keep taking your blood pressure medicines as directed
- You do not have certain heart rhythm problems, major heart pumping weakness, or other major heart conditions that could make this unsafe
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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