Quick neck stretch may give blood pressure a gentle nudge down
NCT ID NCT07197047
First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 34 times
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.
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Locations
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University of Palermo
Palermo, Italy
What this could mean
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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.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.