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Quick 2-Minute exercises may help tame high blood pressure

NCT ID NCT07251920

Disease control Sponsor: The University of Northampton Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether doing simple isometric exercises (pulling a band at 30% effort for 2 minutes) 1, 2, or 3 times a week can lower blood pressure in people with borderline or high blood pressure. 30 adults who were not on medication participated. The goal was to find the smallest effective dose to make exercise easier to stick with.

What this could mean

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Active substance
isometric resistance training (exercises using a band at 30% effort)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a quick, low-effort exercise option to help control blood pressure without medication.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises are very specific and may not work for all types of high blood pressure.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 3

Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.

Participants

30 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2024

Finished

May 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * not taking anti-hypertensive medication * borderlerine hypertensive or hypertensive (systolic blood pressure \>139 mmHG, diastolic blood pressure \> 89 mmHg Exclusion Criteria: * conditoned to resistance training * currently taking anti-hypertensive medication * regularly smoke or vape * are pregnant

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hypertensive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Blood pressure, high Hypertension

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Northampton, Waterside Campus

    Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5PH, United Kingdom

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