Nerve-zapping procedure for high blood pressure put to the test in medicare patients

NCT ID NCT07174622

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tracks 1,000 Medicare patients with uncontrolled high blood pressure to see if a procedure called renal denervation (using the Symplicity Spyral device) helps lower blood pressure and prevent heart attacks or strokes over two years. Researchers will compare patients who had the procedure plus standard care to those who only received standard care, using existing health records and insurance claims. The goal is to see if this minimally invasive treatment works well in real-world, older populations.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Renal denervation (Symplicity Spyral™ device)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that renal denervation helps lower blood pressure and reduce heart risks in older adults with hard-to-control hypertension.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be influenced by other factors. The procedure is invasive and may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

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