Ultrasound treatment for high blood pressure
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests if using focused ultrasound on a small cluster of cells in your neck (the carotid body) can help lower blood pressure. It's for people whose blood pressure remains high despite taking two or more medications.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have high blood pressure that is not controlled well with at least two medications.
- Your systolic blood pressure (the top number) is between 150 and 179 mmHg in the doctor's office and between 135 and 169 mmHg over 24 hours.
- You are taking an ACE inhibitor or ARB (like lisinopril or losartan) plus a calcium channel blocker (like amlodipine) or a thiazide diuretic.
- Your kidney function is good (eGFR at least 45).
- You do not have diabetes that is poorly controlled, severe lung disease, or a history of stroke or heart attack in the last 3 months.
- Your carotid body (a small structure in your neck) can be seen on an ultrasound.
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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