Take the stairs! simple daily habit may slash blood pressure

NCT ID NCT06952348

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether adding stair climbing to a brisk walking routine lowers blood pressure more than walking alone. 450 adults with high blood pressure, overweight, and a sedentary lifestyle will be split into three groups: stair walking plus brisk walking, brisk walking only, or standard lifestyle advice. Over 6 months, participants wear activity trackers and get personalized feedback. If successful, this could provide an easy, free way to improve heart health.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: stair walking and brisk walking
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to lower blood pressure and reduce heart disease risk using everyday stair climbing.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial, so results depend on participants sticking with the routine. The 6-month follow-up is short, and long-term benefits are uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder hypertensive disorder metabolic disease Motor Activity Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES HYPERTENSION METABOLIC DISEASE OBESITY AND OVERWEIGHT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset Huddinge
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Stockholm, Sweden
Liljeholmen Primary Care Center
RECRUITING

Stockholm, Sweden
Södersjukhuset
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Stockholm, Sweden
Södertälje sjukhus
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Stockholm, Sweden

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