Cardiovascular Diseases, Hypertension, Vascular Diseases
Conditions
Brief summary
The RADIANCE CED study is a prospective observational study designed to evaluate the long-term effectiveness of ultrasound renal denervation in lowering blood pressure among patients with uncontrolled hypertension. Data will be collected from electronic health records (EHRs) of Medicare-eligible patients to support generalizability of outcomes to the broader Medicare population. Individual hospital enrollment is not required for this study and IRB exemption has been received by sponsor.
Interventions
A catheter-based system that delivers ultrasound energy to the renal sympathetic nerves.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Common Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged ≥65 years with uncontrolled hypertension * Stable regimen of blood pressure-lowering medication Common
Exclusion criteria
* Hypertension due to secondary causes * Prior renal denervation treatment * Pregnancy * End-stage renal disease, dialysis, or kidney transplant
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Assessment for Changes in Blood Pressure | November 2025 - December 2029 |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Occurrence of Adverse Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Event | November 2025 - December 2029 |
| Changes in Anti-Hypertensive Medication | November 2025 - December 2029 |
Countries
United States
Contacts
Essentia Health
Ascension St. John Hospital