Simple handgrip workout may tame blood pressure in artery disease patients
NCT ID NCT03663777
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether doing handgrip exercises for 12 weeks can lower blood pressure in people with peripheral artery disease (PAD). Researchers will split 30 participants into two groups: one does handgrip training, the other is encouraged to be more active. Blood pressure and heart health will be measured before and after the program.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein
COMPLETEDSão Paulo, São Paulo, 05652-900, Brazil
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Universidade Nove de Julho
RECRUITINGSão Paulo, São Paulo, 01525-000, Brazil
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