Acupuncture before heart surgery may prevent blood pressure drops

NCT ID NCT07365345

First seen Jan 28, 2026 · Last updated Jun 18, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study tests whether applying mild electrical stimulation to specific acupoints before anesthesia can help maintain stable blood pressure during TAVR heart valve surgery. Researchers will compare two different stimulation frequencies in 150 adults aged 60 and older. The goal is to reduce the need for blood pressure medications and improve recovery after surgery.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University

    RECRUITING

    Xi'an, Shannxi, 710032, China

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

aortic valve stenosis

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.