Strength training for older adults with high blood pressure
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether different types of strength training (dynamic and isometric) can help older adults with high blood pressure who are already taking medication. It's designed for people who are not very active and have no major health risks.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years or older
- You have high blood pressure and take medication for it
- Your resting blood pressure is below 160/95 mmHg
- You have not been in a structured exercise program for more than three months
- You do not have any serious health conditions that make exercise unsafe
- You do not have trouble with thinking or moving that would prevent you from exercising
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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