Could training one limb at a time boost heart health better than both?
NCT ID NCT07751445
First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether doing strength exercises one limb at a time (unilateral) or both limbs together (bilateral) makes a bigger difference in heart rate variability, muscle strength, and daily function for adults with high blood pressure. Adults aged 40-75 with hypertension will be randomly placed into one of three groups: unilateral training, bilateral training, or a control group. Both training groups will do supervised resistance exercises twice a week for 12 weeks. The goal is to see which approach better supports heart health and physical performance, potentially guiding safer and more personalized exercise advice.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Unilateral or bilateral resistance training (supervised exercise program)
- What this could lead to
- If one training style proves better, it could lead to more effective exercise prescriptions for managing blood pressure and improving heart health in people with hypertension.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise is generally safe, but there is a risk of injury or strain, and the benefits may not be dramatic.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 54 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jun 2026
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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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
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40 to 75 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 40 to 75 years. * Physician-confirmed diagnosis of hypertension. * Medically stable and able to safely participate in a supervised resistance training program. * Able to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of cardiovascular diseases other than hypertension. * Neurological disorders. * Psychiatric disorders. * Orthopedic conditions limiting participation in resistance exercise. * Any other systemic disease that may interfere with study participation. * Cognitive impairment or psychological conditions preventing completion of the assessments. * History of recent surgery or medical conditions contraindicating exercise. * Inability or unwillingness to comply with the study protocol.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Munzur University Faculty of Health Sciences
RECRUITINGTunceli, Turkey (Türkiye)
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