Chinese herbal therapy for high blood pressure with poor sleep
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a Chinese herbal product called Songling Xuemaikang to see if it can help lower blood pressure and improve sleep in people who have both hypertension and insomnia. It may be an option for those not fully controlled on their current blood pressure medicine.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 79 years old.
- You have high blood pressure (140-159/90-99 mmHg) and either are not on medication or are on a stable single blood pressure pill for at least 4 weeks.
- You have trouble sleeping, with a score of 8 or more on a sleep questionnaire, and sleep problems occur at least 3 nights a week for at least 3 months.
- You have not taken sleeping pills for at least 1 month before the study.
- You are not pregnant, not planning pregnancy, and if you can have children, you use birth control.
- You do not have severe health problems like kidney disease, liver disease, sleep apnea, or certain other conditions that would make the trial unsafe.
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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