Essential hypertension
Conditions
Interventions
Case series:Acupoints massage
Sponsors
Xiyuan Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
36 Years to 74 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. diagnosed with mild essential hypertension (grade 1); 2. diagnosed with essential hypertension and with unsatisfying control of blood pressure (140mmHg<systolic blood pressure<160mmHg and/or 90mmHg<diastolic blood pressure<100mmHg) despite taking antihypertensive drugs; 3. Aged between 18-75 years; 4. Knew the process of the trial and signed the informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Combined with other disorders or limb dysfunction, mental disorders, unable to carry out acupoints massage or poor compliance; 2. Pregnancy or who are preparing for pregnancy in the near future; 3. Participate in other clinical trials; 4. Skin lesions (eg, inflammation, rash) or impaired integrity of skin at the treated area.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| reduction in SBP immediately after massage and before massage;reduction in DBP immediately after massage and before massage;reduction in SBP 10min after massage and before massage;reduction in DBP 10min after massage and before massage; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in heart rate immediately after massage and before massage;Changes in heart rate 10min after massage and before massage; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactXu Hao
Xiyuan Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed