Brain stimulation for high blood pressure
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment called high-intensity transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) for people with high blood pressure. It aims to see if this treatment can help lower blood pressure and may offer a new option for managing hypertension.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with primary high blood pressure (grades 1–3) by a doctor.
- You are willing to use birth control during the study if you are a woman who can become pregnant.
- You are able to follow study procedures and give written consent.
- You do not have resistant high blood pressure (uncontrolled despite 3 or more medications), or secondary high blood pressure from another condition.
- You do not have severe heart or brain disease (like heart attack, stroke, or heart failure) in the last 6 months, or severe liver or kidney problems.
- You do not have uncontrolled sleep apnea, active infections, wasting diseases, major psychiatric disorders, or significant memory or thinking problems.
- You do not have devices or metal implants in your head, a history of seizures, or skin issues at the electrode sites.
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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