Which workout wins for heart health? new study puts two exercise plans to the test

NCT ID NCT04763629

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

Summary

This study looked at 40 men over 45 with high blood pressure and heart disease to compare two types of exercise: interval training and continuous training, both including aerobic and resistance exercises. The goal was to see which better improves heart function and blood pressure control over 12 weeks. Participants were randomly assigned to one of the two programs, and their heart function was measured after a single session and at the end of the study.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

coronary artery disorder hypertensive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • IRCCS San Raffaele Pisana

    Rome, 00163, Italy