Beach tennis shows promise for lowering blood pressure

NCT ID NCT03909321

First seen Nov 20, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study looked at whether playing recreational beach tennis for 12 weeks could lower blood pressure and improve physical fitness in 42 adults with high blood pressure. Participants were randomly assigned to either a beach tennis program or a non-exercising control group. The main goal was to see changes in 24-hour blood pressure readings, with additional measures of fitness and strength.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre

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

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