Effect of Electro-Acupuncture on Blood Pressure (NCT00932139)
Neural Mechanism of the Effect of Acupuncture on Hypertension
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Based on previous published research in animals and human, the investigators hypothesize that electroacupuncture (EA) will have a positive effect on hypertension.
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (2 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (9 items).
Location: Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute — Irvine, California
Age range: 18 Years to 85 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Electro-acupuncture control (PROCEDURE)
- Electro-acupuncture test (PROCEDURE)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- 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
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute — Irvine, California
- UCIMedical Center — Orange, California
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (949) 400-5909
Email: stjenalo@uci.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.