I10.01
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: The explorative N-of-1 studies consist of 2 three-week cycles, each consisting of five days of acupressure, five days of hypnosis and seven days of routine care, each in randomized order. The
Sponsors
Institut für Sozialmedizin, Epidemiologie und Gsundheitsökonomie, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
30 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Previously diagnosed essential hypertension up to grade 2 (RR values systolic/diastolic: 140-179/90-109 mmHg) - Ability to consent and signed informed consent form - Arm circumference between 22 cm and 32 cm - Possession of an e-mail address and internet access
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Antihypertensive medication with more than two active substances - Known secondary hypertension (e.g. due to renal artery stenosis, medication) - Known other manifest cardiovascular diseases (e.g. PAD, CHD) - Known higher-grade cardiac arrhythmia (occasional ventricular and supraventricular extrasystoles are not included) - Known pregnancy - Lack of or insufficient knowledge of the German language - Known and manifest mental and/or psychiatric illness - Known cognitive impairments (including memory disorders) - Known illnesses of the hands or fingers that make acupressure impossible - Known concomitant chronic pain disorders - Known visual and/or hearing impairment that cannot be compensated for by aids (e.g. glasses or hearing aid) - Participation in another study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| systolic and diastolic blood pressure | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| heart frequency, VAS perceived stress, VAS perceived well-being, VAS perceived vitality | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactMiriam Ortiz
Institut für Sozialmedizin, Epidemiologie und Gesundheitsökonomie, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Outcome results
None listed