Note: This project posting has been updated.

Note: This study is currently only recruiting patients in the hospital.

If you are interested in being notified if this study begins recruiting from the general population, please use the 'I Am Interested' button below.

High Blood Pressure Study at MGH (Charlestown Navy Yard)

Scientists at MGH are recruiting men and women to participate in a research study to examine the effects of non-invasive Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation on the regulation of heart rate and blood pressure of patients with hypertension

Massachusetts General Hospital Men's Health High Blood Pressure Women's Health
10 hours over 7 sessions
Estimated Time Commitment
Any Gender, 45-65 years
May Be Eligible
Payment up to $425
May Be Offered
Survey, Personal health tracking, Office visit
May Be Required
 
I Am Interested I Am Interested I Am Interested

This project is not recruiting.

Overview

What we are studying

Scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital are recruiting men and women to participate in a research study to examine the effects of non-invasive Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation on the regulation of heart rate and blood pressure of patients with high blood pressure.


Why it is important

The information learned from this study may help us in future research on the treatment of hypertension.


What we hope to accomplish

Principal Investigator

Riccardo Barbieri, PhD

Massachusetts General Hospital

Public Profile

Who can participate

Men and women ages 45-65 diagnosed with high blood pressure.


 


To find out if you’re eligible to participate, please complete our survey:


https://redcap.partners.org/redcap/surveys/?s=NK3K9AYE4L

What you may be asked to do

The study includes 8 visits which are comprised of one evaluation and screening period, 5 stimulation sessions, 2 follow-up sessions, and questionnaires.


Project activities may include:

  • Survey
  • Personal health tracking
  • Office visit

Estimated Time Commitment

10 hours over 7 sessions

What You May Get

Eligible participants will receive up to $425 for completing the study.

Location

MGH Charlestown Navy Yard Campus
149 13th Street, Charlestown, MA, 02129

Map it!


Travel

  • Accessible by public transportation
  • Parking available
  • Parking reimbursed

Travel and Parking Details

Additional Information

Participating Institutions


Funding Source

  • Other
Top