Brain stimulation for blood pressure control
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether direct electrical stimulation of brain areas that help control blood pressure can safely change blood pressure. It may help researchers understand how to treat blood pressure problems in the future.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You have already had electrodes placed in your brain (stereoelectroencephalography) for medical reasons.
- You do not have severe health problems like heart or lung disease.
- You are not pregnant.
- Your daytime blood pressure is within the normal range (systolic between 90 and 140 mmHg, diastolic between 60 and 90 mmHg).
- You have no brain damage or other structural issues seen on an MRI, and no white coat effect (high blood pressure only in the clinic).
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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