Interval and strength training for high blood pressure
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests whether combining intense interval training with strength training can help middle-aged men with high blood pressure and obesity improve their health. You may benefit if you are a man between 40 and 60, have stage 1 or 2 hypertension, and are not currently active.
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Who can take part
- You are a man between 40 and 60 years old
- You have been diagnosed with stage 1 or 2 high blood pressure
- Your body mass index (BMI) is over 30, meaning you are considered obese
- You do not currently exercise regularly (physically inactive)
- You do not have diabetes, heart disease, or long-term lung problems
- You do not have muscle or bone issues that would make exercise difficult
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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