Squeeze away hypertension? handgrip exercise tested in pregnancy
NCT ID NCT07607795
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a simple handgrip exercise can safely lower blood pressure and improve thinking skills in pregnant women with and without chronic hypertension. Thirty pregnant women will either perform short handgrip squeezes or rest quietly, and researchers will measure changes in blood pressure and cognitive function. The goal is to see if this easy, non-drug approach could help manage blood pressure during pregnancy.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Isometric handgrip exercise
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way for pregnant women with high blood pressure to lower their blood pressure and protect their heart and brain health.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-stage study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to all pregnant women. The exercise may not lower blood pressure enough to make a real difference.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Sport Science - MOVE Laboratory - UR 20296
RECRUITINGPoitiers, 86000, France
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