Surgery for hard-to-treat high blood pressure
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a laparoscopic surgery that targets nerves around the kidney to lower blood pressure in people whose medication isn't working well enough.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have had high blood pressure for at least 6 months.
- Your blood pressure stays high (≥140/90) despite taking at least 3 different blood pressure pills, including a water pill.
- You are willing to follow a strict medication schedule and attend follow-up visits.
- You have suitable kidney artery anatomy for the procedure (no narrowings, multiple arteries, or prior stenting).
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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