Squeeze your way to better blood pressure? handgrip exercise tested as a simple solution

NCT ID NCT06335433

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Swansea University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether doing simple handgrip exercises—squeezing a device for two minutes at a time—can lower blood pressure in people with hypertension. Participants will perform these exercises either two or four times a week for six weeks. The goal is to find the smallest effective amount of exercise needed to improve blood pressure and blood vessel health.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Isometric handgrip exercise
What this could lead to: If effective, this could offer a simple, time-efficient exercise option to help manage blood pressure without needing medication changes.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase study with 45 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the effect of reduced training frequency might be too small to be meaningful.

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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

Contacts and locations

Locations

Swansea University
RECRUITING

Swansea, Wales, SA18EN, United Kingdom

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