Could a gentle brain zap help control blood pressure?

NCT ID NCT07239492

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called temporal interference can safely help regulate blood pressure. Researchers will enroll 25 adults with either mild untreated hypertension or hard-to-treat hypertension, as well as people with low blood pressure. Participants will receive 20-minute sessions over 5 days, and their blood pressure will be monitored for 4 weeks.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: temporal interference stimulation
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a non-invasive, drug-free way to help manage blood pressure.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early pilot study with only 25 people. It may not show clear results or work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

essential hypertension hypertensive disorder hypotensive disorder primary orthostatic hypotension resistant hypertension

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HYPERTENSION HYPOTENSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Xuanwu Hospital,Capital Medical University, Beijing, Beijing 100053

Beijing, China

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