Zapping the brain to lower blood pressure? new trial launches

NCT ID NCT07566650

First seen May 08, 2026 · Last updated Jun 07, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study tests a new, non-drug treatment for high blood pressure called high-intensity transcranial alternating current stimulation (Hi-tACS). It uses gentle electrical currents on the scalp to stimulate the brain. The trial will include 50 adults with primary hypertension to see if this method can safely lower blood pressure over 4 weeks.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

essential hypertension

As listed by the trial registrant

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