Electrical stimulation and exercise for resistant high blood pressure
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests if adding electrical stimulation to exercise can improve blood flow in people with resistant high blood pressure. It may help those whose blood pressure stays high despite taking multiple medications.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 50 and 60 years old.
- You have had high blood pressure for at least 5 years.
- Your blood pressure is still high (140/90 or above) even though you take 3 or more blood pressure medications, including a water pill, or your blood pressure is controlled (<140/90) but you take 4 or more medications.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 25 and 34.9 (overweight or obese).
- You have a large waist size: over 40 inches for men, over 34.6 inches for women.
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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