About this trial

This observational study will assess the long-term effectiveness of the RDN procedure for lowering blood pressure in Medicare patients with uncontrolled hypertension. This research will be conducted using de-identified electronic health records (EHR) and administrative health insurance claims data. Patients are enrolled through the submission of claims or encounter data to CMS.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Enrolled in a Medicare plan

Diagnosis of uncontrolled hypertension

On a stable regimen of antihypertensive therapy

Disqualifiers

A prior RDN procedure

Diagnosis of secondary hypertension

Any condition for which RDN is contraindicated

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Renal Denervation (Symplicity Spyral™)

Treatment groups

1,000 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Locations

1
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center02215, BostonMassachusetts, United States

Sponsors and collaborators

Medtronic Vascular

Lead sponsor