Wall squats tested as a blood pressure hack for sleep apnea patients

NCT ID NCT07730879

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Aveiro University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether a simple isometric wall squat exercise can lower blood pressure in adults with both hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea treated with CPAP. Each participant will complete one session of wall squats and one rest-only session, with blood pressure monitored for 12 hours afterward. The goal is to see if this low-cost, home-based exercise offers a practical way to improve blood pressure control beyond CPAP alone.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: isometric wall squat exercise
What this could lead to: If effective, this simple home exercise could offer a practical, low-cost way to help control blood pressure in people with hypertension and sleep apnea.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early trial with only 20 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The exercise may not produce a meaningful or lasting blood pressure reduction.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hypertensive disorder obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HYPERTENSION OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA (OSA)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Nippon Sanso Homecare
RECRUITING

Braga, Portugal

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