Sound waves to the kidneys: a new hope for blood pressure control?
NCT ID NCT06194591
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether gentle shockwaves applied to the kidneys can lower blood pressure in people with chronic kidney disease. Thirty adults with high blood pressure and moderate-to-severe kidney disease will receive either real or fake (sham) treatments over three weeks. The goal is to see if this painless, non-invasive procedure can safely reduce blood pressure and possibly improve kidney function.
What this could mean
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Active substance
low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy (Li-ESWT) via NephrospecTM device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to lower blood pressure and possibly slow kidney decline in people with chronic kidney disease.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage trial with only 30 people, so results may not apply widely. The treatment is still experimental and may not improve blood pressure or kidney function.
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Department of Nephrology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois
RECRUITINGLausanne, Canton of Vaud, 1011, Switzerland
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