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Squeeze away hypertension? handgrip exercise tested in pregnancy

NCT ID NCT07607795

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Poitiers Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 30 people

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Started

Mar 2026

Expected to finish

Sep 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women covered by the French National Health Insurance system * Pregnant women who do not object to participation in the study * Women belonging to one of the following two groups: * Women with chronic hypertension present before pregnancy (diagnosed within the past 5 years), defined as systolic blood pressure (SBP) ≥ 140 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) ≥ 90 mmHg, without antihypertensive treatment * Normotensive pregnant women, defined as systolic blood pressure (SBP) \< 140 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) \< 90 mmHg before pregnancy Exclusion Criteria: * Current treatment for chronic or gestational hypertension * Known cardiovascular disease other than chronic hypertension * Age under 18 years * Persons deprived of liberty * Inability to speak or adequately understand French * Persons hospitalized without consent who are not subject to legal protection measures, and persons admitted to a health or social institution for purposes other than research * Persons currently excluded from participation in another research study * Persons under judicial protection or guardianship Type 1 or type 2 diabetes * Severe or extreme obesity (BMI ≥ 40 kg/m²) * Thyroid disease * Heavy smoking

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Conditions

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hypertension, pregnancy-induced hypertensive disorder

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Hypertension (HTN) Pregnancy Pregnancy - prenatal testing

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Sport Science - MOVE Laboratory - UR 20296

    RECRUITING

    Poitiers, 86000, France

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