Squeeze away hypertension? handgrip training shows promise
NCT ID NCT03896334
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether doing a simple handgrip squeezing exercise three times a week for 24 weeks could lower blood pressure in people with hypertension. 139 adults with controlled high blood pressure took part. The goal was to see if this easy exercise could help manage blood pressure without medication.
What this could mean
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Active substance
isometric handgrip training (a simple squeezing exercise)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free exercise routine to help control blood pressure and reduce heart disease risk.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, but the effects on 24-hour blood pressure are still uncertain. The exercise may not work for everyone, and results may vary.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Federal Rural University of Pernambuco
Recife, Brazil
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Federal University of Amazonas
Parintins, Brazil
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Federal University of Sergipe
Aracaju, Brazil
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Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, 88040-900, Brazil
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Universidade Nove de Julho
São Paulo, Brazil