New exercise combo shows promise for lowering blood pressure
NCT ID NCT07470450
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at whether combining two types of strength training (dynamic and isometric) can lower blood pressure more than doing just one type. Researchers studied 60 middle-aged adults with high blood pressure who were already on medication. Participants did different exercise sessions, and their blood pressure was monitored for 24 hours. The goal was to see if the combined approach offers extra benefits for managing hypertension.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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60 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2025
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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30 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Clinical diagnosis of stage 1 or stage 2 hypertension, according to current guidelines. Sedentary lifestyle (no participation in structured exercise training for at least 6 months). Age between 18 and 60 years. Stable antihypertensive pharmacological treatment for at least 4 weeks before enrollment. Ability to perform resistance exercise. Exclusion Criteria: Symptomatic cardiovascular disease. Heart failure. Unstable angina. Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (HbA1c \> 8%). Renal insufficiency. Musculoskeletal disorders or physical limitations that contraindicate resistance exercise. Changes in antihypertensive medication within the 4 weeks prior to enrollment or during the study protocol. Current smoking. Excessive alcohol consumption.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 91420-550, Brazil
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