Effect of Electroacupuncture on P6 Acupoint on Hypertensive Patients.

Effect of Electroacupuncture on P6 Acupoint on Hypertensive Patients.

This is a randomized controlled clinical trial with three parallel arms. This trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of electroacupuncture on P6 acupoint for patients with hypertension,with respect to decreasing their blood pressure, safety of acupuncture ,and improving their quality of life as well.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients above 18 years old
• Have not recently had any changes in anti-hypertensive medications
• Have not recently been discharged from hospital/are stable
• Is not having any acute infection.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Trypanophobia
• Below 18 years of age
• Is currently having an acute infection
• Is unstable or have been discharged recently from hospital
• Changes made to anti-hypertensive medications