Personalized exercise for high blood pressure
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at whether a personalized exercise program can help lower blood pressure in people who are overweight or have mild hypertension. You'll do a 6-minute walk test and get a tailored exercise plan.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are overweight (high body weight for your height)
- Your blood pressure is either normal or only slightly high (stage 1) — even if you take medicine for it
- You already exercise regularly
- Your exercise risk is low to medium (your doctor can help determine this)
- You do not have severe heart problems, stroke, or kidney/liver failure
- You do not have physical limitations that prevent you from doing a treadmill or bike test
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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