Guided physical activity counseling for high blood pressure in primary care
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether personalized counseling from your primary care provider can help you increase your physical activity and improve your blood pressure. If you have early-stage high blood pressure and are not on medication, this program might help you manage it with exercise instead of pills.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with pre-hypertension or stage 1 hypertension (blood pressure between 120-139 systolic or diastolic below 89).
- You are currently not taking any blood pressure-lowering medication.
- You are physically active for less than 150 minutes per week (about 2.5 hours) of moderate or intense exercise.
- You are able to read, speak, and understand English.
- You do not have a heart or lung condition that makes it unsafe to exercise without supervision, and you are not pregnant.
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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