Low intensity shockwaves have been proven in animal and human studies to increase tissue perfusion, promote angiogenesis and tissue regeneration and improve neural function. The hypothesis of this study is that shockwave therapy could improve the symptoms of patients with resistant hypertension.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
10
Energy Density: 0.09 - 0.1 mJ/mm2 Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
Hadassah Medical Organization
Jerusalem, Israel
Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM)
Change in 24 hour ambulatory blood pressure (ABPM) from baseline to six months post last treatment (± 2 weeks)
Time frame: 6 Months
Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM)
Change in 24 hour ambulatory blood pressure (ABPM) from baseline to three months post last treatment (± 2 weeks)
Time frame: 3 Months
Office Blood Pressure
Change in office blood pressure from baseline to three months and six months post last treatment (± 2 weeks).
Time frame: 6 Months
Serum Urea and Creatinine
Change in serum urea and creatinine from baseline to 3 months and 6 months (± 2 weeks) post last treatment
Time frame: 3 Months
Ultrasound
Change in ultrasound-measured renal resistive index (RRI)
Time frame: 3 Months
Serum Urea and Creatinine
Change in serum urea and creatinine from baseline to 3 months and 6 months (± 2 weeks) post last treatment
Time frame: 6 Months
Adverse Events
Time frame: 6 Months
Office Blood Pressure
Change in office blood pressure from baseline to three months and six months post last treatment (± 2 weeks).
Time frame: 3 Months
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