Blood pressure surgery for hard-to-control high blood pressure
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a surgery called laparoscopic renal denervation that may help lower blood pressure in people whose high blood pressure is not controlled by multiple medications. The procedure targets nerves around the kidney to reduce their activity, which may help lower blood pressure.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have a diagnosis of primary (essential) high blood pressure for at least 6 months.
- Your blood pressure is still high (usually above 140/90) despite taking at least 3 blood pressure medicines (including a diuretic) for at least 28 days.
- You are not pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the trial.
- You do not have certain kidney conditions, severe kidney disease, or a history of stroke or heart attack in the last 6 months.
- You have not had surgery on your kidneys' blood vessels before.
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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