Beach tennis may tackle high blood pressure
NCT ID NCT03909321
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.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for HYPERTENSION are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Locations
-
Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 90035-903, Brazil