Sound waves to zap hypertension? new trial tests ultrasound treatment

NCT ID NCT06559891

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tests a device that uses ultrasound to calm overactive nerves in the kidneys, which can drive high blood pressure. About 261 adults with hypertension will either get the real procedure or a sham (fake) one. The goal is to see if this approach safely lowers blood pressure, possibly reducing the need for daily medication.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

ultrasound energy delivered via a catheter to nerves around the kidney arteries

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a new, drug-free option to help control high blood pressure without daily pills.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage device trial with only 261 participants. The procedure involves risks like blood vessel damage, and it may not lower blood pressure enough to replace medication.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hypertensive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

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  • Arkansas Heart Hospital

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    Little Rock, Arkansas, 72211, United States

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  • Ascension Alexian Brothers

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    Elk Grove Village, Illinois, 60007, United States

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  • Ascension St. John Clinical Research Institute

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    Bartlesville, Oklahoma, 74006, United States

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  • Ascension- Sacred Heart

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    Pensecola, Florida, 32504, United States

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    Athens, Greece

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    Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06610, United States

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    Birmingham, Alabama, 35211, United States

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    Houma, Louisiana, 70360, United States

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    Los Angeles, California, 90048, United States

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    Richmond, Virginia, 23225, United States

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    Mercogliano, Italy

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    Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

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    Gulfport, Mississippi, 39501, United States

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    Detroit, Michigan, 48202, United States

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    Southfield, Michigan, 48075, United States

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    Herne, Germany

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    Scottsdale, Arizona, 85258, United States

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    Bordeaux, France

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    Jackson, Mississippi, 39216, United States

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    Neptune City, New Jersey, 07753, United States

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    Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 17603, United States

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    Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, 29464, United States

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    Fort Worth, Texas, 76104, United States

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    Monza, Italy

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    Raleigh, North Carolina, 27607, United States

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    New York, New York, 10032, United States

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    New Orleans, Louisiana, 70121, United States

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    Roma, Italy

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    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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    Reno, Nevada, 89502, United States

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    Homburg, Germany

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    Lübeck, Germany

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  • Southern Illinois University, School of Medicine

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    Springfield, Illinois, 62794, United States

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    Kansas City, Missouri, 64131, United States

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    Salt Lake City, Utah, 37027, United States

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    Jonesboro, Arkansas, 72401, United States

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    Springfield, Illinois, 62710, United States

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    Liverpool, New York, 13088, United States

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    Palo Alto, California, 94305, United States

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    Thessaloniki, Greece

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    Heraklion, Greece

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    Tampa, Florida, 33606, United States

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    Erlangen, Germany

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    Camden, New Jersey, 08103, United States

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