Report for: Efficacy of moxibustion for pre- or stage I hypertension: study protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial

Title	Efficacy of moxibustion for pre- or stage I hypertension: study protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial
Published in	Trials, October 2012
DOI	10.1186/1745-6215-13-188
Pubmed ID	23043965
Authors	Kyung-Min Shin, Ji-Eun Park, Yan Liu, Hee-Jung Jung, So-Young Jung, Min-Hee Lee, Kyung-Won Kang, Tae-Han Yook, Sun-Mi Choi
Abstract	Hypertension is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and the prevalence of hypertension tends to increase with age. Current treatments for hypertension have adverse side effects and poor adherence. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of moxibustion on blood pressure in individuals with pre- or stage I hypertension.

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Efficacy of moxibustion for pre- or stage I hypertension: study protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial