Squats vs. running: which lowers teen blood pressure best?

NCT ID NCT06444464

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looked at whether a single session of isometric exercise (like squats and planks) or aerobic exercise (like running) is better at lowering blood pressure in teenagers aged 13 to 17.5 who are overweight or obese. 38 teens were randomly assigned to one type of exercise, and their blood pressure was monitored for 24 hours after. The goal is to find which exercise type gives a bigger short-term blood pressure drop.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: exercise (aerobic and isometric)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show which type of exercise is better for lowering blood pressure in teens with overweight or obesity.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 38 participants and a single exercise session, so results may not apply to long-term effects or other groups.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity Obesity obesity disorder Overweight Pediatric Obesity

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ADOLESCENT OBESITY EXERCISE OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center

Little Rock, Arkansas, 72202, United States

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