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Grape extract and exercise: a natural combo for blood pressure?

NCT ID NCT06985407

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether taking grape extract, a supplement rich in polyphenols, could improve blood pressure and blood vessel function after exercise in people with slightly high blood pressure (prehypertension). Ten sedentary adults took either grape extract or a placebo for a week, then switched after a break. Researchers measured blood pressure and artery function right after exercise and over 24 hours. The goal was to see if the combination works better than exercise alone.

What this could mean

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Active substance
grape extract (VinteraTM Premium OPC)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a natural supplement to help control blood pressure when paired with exercise.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 10 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The effects might be small or not last long.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

10 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2026

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

25 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Sedentary individuals (\<120 min·wk-1 of moderate-intensity activity assessed by 7-d IPAQ). * Aged 25-70 years and BMI 18-40 kg/m2. * Elevated BP (i.e., prehypertensive; systolic and diastolic BP between 120-139 and/or 80-89 mmHg, respectively) Exclusion Criteria: * Weight instability (\>5kg change in body mass over last 6 months) * Pregnant or lactating * Changes in physical activity over the last 3 months and planning on physical activity, or diet throughout the intervention. * Untreated cardiovascular or renal disease, peripheral vascular disease, hypertension, and any disease associated with exercise intolerance. * Currently taking dietary supplements that influence the cardiovascular response (e.g., polyphenols, omega-3 fatty acids, Magnesium, nitrates, L-arginine, red ginseng, natto, ginkgo, CoQ10) or used in the last month. * Current or recent use (within the past 6 months) of tobacco or nicotine-containing products, or illicit drugs. * Any medical condition or medication that could introduce bias into the study (e.g. neurological disorders)

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Conditions

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Motor Activity

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UCLM

    Toledo, Spain

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