Handgrip exercise to help blood pressure and artery health
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests if a simple handgrip exercise routine can improve blood pressure and reduce artery hardening in people with high blood pressure. Participants will do the exercise at home and have regular check-ups for up to a year.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old
- You have high blood pressure that is not well-controlled, with systolic readings between 135 and 160 mmHg on a 24-hour monitor
- You are on stable blood pressure medication and agree not to change it for the study period
- You have not had a heart attack, unstable angina, or serious kidney or liver problems
- You do not have severe knee arthritis, atrial fibrillation, or active cancer
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
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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