Acupuncture before heart surgery may prevent blood pressure drops
NCT ID NCT07365345
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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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Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University
RECRUITINGXi'an, Shannxi, 710032, China
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