Remote arm treatment to lower blood pressure in older adults
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether a simple “remote conditioning” method done on the arm can help lower blood pressure in older adults with hypertension. It may help people whose blood pressure is high but not dangerously high at the time of screening.
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Who can take part
- You are between 65 and 85 years old
- You have a history of high blood pressure (essential hypertension) and your systolic BP is at least 140
- Your blood pressure is not in the very high range at screening (must be below 180/110, and 24-hour average below 170/100)
- You can sign informed consent and are willing to join the study
- Your high blood pressure is not caused by another medical problem (secondary hypertension)
- You do not have certain heart rhythm/heart attack risks, major bleeding/clotting problems, or severe organ problems
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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