Simple exercises to lower blood pressure in resistant hypertension
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests two simple, low-effort exercises (like squeezing a ball or holding a gentle pose) to see if they can help lower blood pressure for people whose high blood pressure doesn’t respond well to medication. The goal is to offer a safe, easy way to improve heart health.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 75 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with resistant hypertension (high blood pressure that is hard to control).
- Your blood pressure medications have not changed in the past 6 months.
- You do not have other serious conditions like heart failure, recent stroke, or kidney failure.
- You are not already exercising regularly (at least twice a week) for the last 3 months.
- You are able to do light exercises safely.
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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