Handgrip exercise for lowering blood pressure
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests if simple handgrip exercises (a type of isometric resistance exercise) can help lower blood pressure in people with high blood pressure. It compares the exercise group to a control group to see if this easy activity can improve heart health.
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Who can take part
- You have daytime systolic blood pressure between 135 and 160 mmHg (measured with a 24-hour monitor).
- You exercise less than 150 minutes per week (for example, not doing moderate activities like brisk walking regularly).
- If you take blood pressure medication, your dose must have been stable for at least 4 weeks and you agree not to change it during the 24-week study.
- You do not have certain heart rhythm problems, work night shifts, or have bleeding issues.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or have active cancer.
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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