Quick neck stretch may give blood pressure a gentle nudge down
NCT ID NCT07197047
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a short, 3-minute neck stretch could lower blood pressure in 25 healthy adults. Participants did a gentle stretch on one side of the neck, and researchers measured blood pressure, tissue stiffness, and heart rate changes. The goal was to see if stretching could be a simple way to support 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
- neck static stretching
- What this could lead to
- If the results hold, a simple 3-minute neck stretch could become an easy, drug-free way to help lower blood pressure in healthy people.
- What could go wrong
- This was a very small study (25 people) in healthy volunteers only. It does not prove that stretching works for people with high blood pressure or other health conditions.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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25 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2025
- Finished
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Jul 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 55 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * healthy male and female participants * ≥ 18 years old Exclusion Criteria: * orthopedic disorders * neurological disorders * metabolic disorders * cardovascular disorders
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Palermo
Palermo, Italy
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