Blood pressure and isometric exercise in inactive adults
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests how isometric (holding still) exercises affect blood pressure in people who don't exercise much. It might help find safe ways to lower blood pressure without medication.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You do not currently meet physical activity guidelines (are inactive or not active enough).
- You are not already doing regular strength or isometric (holding) exercises.
- You can come to lab sessions for 4 weeks.
- You do not have high blood pressure that requires medication.
- You do not have any heart, nerve, or muscle problems that would make isometric exercise unsafe.
- You are not pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study.
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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