high blood pressure hypertension
Conditions
Interventions
Renal denervation with an ablationcatheter. The renal arteries of the native
kidneys will be denervated.
Sponsors
Albert Schweitzer Ziekenhuis
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients with a renal transplant or on dialysis with therapy resistent hypertension, as defined in current guidelines (SBP >160 mmHg with the use of >=3 antihypertensive medication).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patient with a renal artery stent. Pregnant or pregnancy desire. Known allergy for iodine contrast. Age
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary study outcome is the degree of blood pressure drop in 6 months after renal denervation. Measurements will be performed with ambulatory blood pressure measurement during 24 hours. Also changes in medication regimen will be registered. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Effect of renal denervation on cardiac mass and function. Changes in sympatic nerve activity measured by EMG of the nervus peroneus. Changes in hormonal levels related to blood pressure regulation. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed