The Effects of Blood Pressure Reduction on Cerebral Perfusion and Cognition in the Elderly Population
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Unknown status
Trial end date:
2013-12-01
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Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if a reduction in systolic blood pressure induced
by anti-hypertensive medication results in changes in cerebral perfusion and cognition in
hypertensive elderly. Hypertensive elderly will be treated using open-label anti-hypertensive
medication for 8-12 weeks. Changes in cerebral perfusion and cognition will be assessed
before and after treatment.