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Effect of Electro-Acupuncture on Blood Pressure
Based on previous published research in animals and human, the investigators hypothesize that electroacupuncture (EA) will have a positive effect on hypertension.
ClinicalTrials.gov IDNCT00932139
PhaseNA
Enrollment160
SponsorUniversity of California, Irvine
Age18 Years
SexALL
Conditions studied
Hypertension
About this study
Based on previous published research in animals and human, the investigators hypothesize that electroacupuncture (EA) will have a positive effect on hypertension.
Interventions
- Procedure: Electro-acupuncture control — First visit, blood pressure monitoring for 60 minutes at rest, then monitoring for subsequent 24 hours to measure BP and heart rate. At next 6-8 visits, Electro-acupuncture (EA) treatment for 30 minutes will be administered. BP and heart rate measurements will be taken 30 minutes before and after EA.
- Procedure: Electro-acupuncture test — First visit, blood pressure monitoring for 60 minutes at rest, then monitoring for subsequent 24 hours to measure BP and heart rate. At next 6-8 visits, Electro-acupuncture (EA) treatment for 30 minutes will be administered. BP and heart rate measurements will be taken 30 minutes before and after EA. At end of 8-week treatment, 24 hours blood pressure and heart rate will be measured.
Primary outcomes
- blood pressure (8 weeks)
Eligibility information
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with mild coronary disease, and no significant ECG change reflecting ischemia at rest.
* Patients with high blood pressure with or without antihypertensive medication.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant or nursing women
* Individuals with severe coronary disease (continuous angina)
* Conduction abnormalities on ECG consistent with left bundle branch block
* Cardiac arrhythmias associated with low blood pressure (90 mmHg)
* Peripheral vascular disease
* Orthopedic disease
* Diabetic or psychological illness that could interfere with safe performance of exercise of psychophysiological stress testing
* Those with known sensitivity to topical preparations or strong reactions to medical dressings and skin tapes
Study locations
- Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute, Irvine, California 92617 United States
- UCIMedical Center, Orange, California 92868 United States
Before you participate: Varda Clinical is an independent discovery tool, not the study sponsor or a medical provider. Eligibility can only be determined by the official study team. Discuss potential risks and benefits with a qualified healthcare professional.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov. Record last refreshed by Varda Clinical: 2026-09-27.