Beach tennis may tackle high blood pressure

NCT ID NCT03909321

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether playing recreational beach tennis twice a week for 12 weeks could lower blood pressure and improve fitness in people with hypertension. 42 adults with high blood pressure who were not already exercising took part. The researchers measured their blood pressure over 24 hours and tested their physical fitness before and after the program.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Beach tennis training
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a fun, social exercise option to help manage blood pressure and improve fitness in people with hypertension.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 42 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the blood pressure benefits might be modest or temporary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hypertensive disorder Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HYPERTENSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre

Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 90035-903, Brazil

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