Clinical Study Information
Empower BP is currently recruiting candidates who have symptomatic
blood pressure instability following a chronic spinal cord injury (more
than one year after injury).
Study Purpose
Following a spinal cord injury (SCI), blood pressure (BP) can fluctuate between inappropriately low and high values due to disruptions in the autonomic nervous system. The Empower BP global pivotal study evaluates the safety and effectiveness of the investigational implantable ARC System* for treating symptomatic blood pressure IM instability in individuals with chronic SCI.
Interested in participating or want to learn more?
Visit https://onwd.com/empower-bp
Contact the study team at UAMS:
Translational Research Institute – Study Coordinators
TRIcoordinators@UAMS.edu
(501) 398-8622
| Main Inclusion Criteria | Main Exclusion Criteria |
|---|---|
| Be >1 year post-injury | Have history of heart attack, severe heart rhythm disorder, or stroke in the past six months |
| Be aged 18–75 | Have kidney or liver disease |
| Have a traumatic, chronic spinal cord injury between levels C2–T6 (inclusive) | Be on a ventilator |
| Have been diagnosed with sustained hypotension | Have an active implanted medical device (e.g., baclofen pump or pacemaker) |
| Have no history of hypotension prior to injury | Be pregnant or breastfeeding |
| Have an ASIA classification of A, B, C, or D | Be unable to receive a spinal MRI |