Perirenal Adipose Tissue Modification Therapy for Resistant Hypertension
China220 participantsStarted 2025-11-20
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate if focused power ultrasound (FPU) targeted perirenal adipose tissue modification therapy would be effective and safe in treating resistant hypertension. The primary outcome of the study is the difference in the reduction of 24h mean systolic blood pressure between treatment and sham procedure groups 6 months after treatment. The secondary outcomes include the reduction of clinic blood pressure 1, 3, and 6 months after treatment, the reduction of 24h mean blood pressure 1, 3, and 6 months after treatment, and the drug burden of antihypertensive treatment. The safety evaluation includes the incidence of all-cause death, cardiovascular events (stroke and myocardial infarction), renal failure, and other adverse events.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Male or female participants aged 18-75 years old;
. 24h ambulatory systolic BP ≥130mmHg and \<150mmHg, and 24h ambulatory diastolic BP \<100mmHg after at least 4 weeks of combined treatment with 3 antihypertensive drugs (including a diuretic);
. The ultrasound measured inferior perirenal adipose tissue ≥8 cm3 (with the superior-inferior diameter, left-right diameter, and anterior-posterior diameter all needing to be ≥20 mm);
. Be willing to participate in the trial, and be able to visit doctors by himself or herself;
. Sign the informed consent form.
Exclusion criteria
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Reduction in 24h systolic blood pressure at the 6-month after treatment