Exercise counseling for high blood pressure in primary care
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether guided physical activity counseling helps people with early high blood pressure become more active. If you have pre- or stage 1 hypertension, are not on blood pressure medication, and exercise less than 150 minutes per week, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You have been told you have early high blood pressure (prehypertension or stage 1) or your top number (systolic) is 120-139.
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You currently get less than 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise (like brisk walking).
- You are not taking any blood pressure medication.
- You can read, speak, and understand English.
- Your doctor says it is safe for you to exercise without supervision.
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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