Beetroot boost: could this supplement help hypertensive seniors exercise safely?

NCT ID NCT07444138

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: São Paulo State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study is testing whether a beetroot extract supplement can lower blood pressure and improve muscle oxygen levels in older women (ages 60-70) with high blood pressure during a single aerobic exercise session. Twenty participants will take either the beetroot supplement or a placebo before exercising on a treadmill. Researchers will measure blood pressure, muscle oxygen, and markers of oxidative stress to see if the supplement offers any immediate benefit.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: beetroot extract (nitrate-rich dietary supplement)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary supplement to help manage blood pressure during exercise for older women with hypertension.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It only looks at immediate effects, not long-term benefits or safety.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hypertensive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HYPERTENSION HYPERTENSION (HTN)

Contacts and locations

Locations

São Paulo State University (UNESP)
RECRUITING

Bauru, São Paulo, 17011-041, Brazil

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