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Behavioural Intervention

Morning vs Evening Exercise for High Blood Pressure

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Research Sponsored by Michigan State University
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55-80 years old
Post-menopausal female
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 6 weeks
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Study Summary

This trial will look at how exercise at different times of day can help lower blood pressure & reduce risk of heart disease in postmenopausal women with high BP.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for postmenopausal females aged 55-80 with high blood pressure, who can walk without assistance. It's not for those who are very active, have had cancer in the last 5 years, currently smoke or vape, have certain chronic diseases like heart failure or diabetes, do evening shift work, or have a BMI over 39.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if exercising in the morning vs early evening affects blood pressure and vascular health differently in older women with hypertension. Participants will undergo two phases of exercise training: one before and one after an observation period.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Exercise may cause muscle soreness, fatigue, and increase the risk of falls or injury. However, it generally improves overall health when done safely under guidance.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 55 and 80 years old.
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I am a woman who has gone through menopause.
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I can walk by myself without help.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~6 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 6 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Nocturnal systolic blood pressure (BP)
Secondary outcome measures
Ambulatory blood pressure
Arterial stiffness
Endothelial function
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Morning (AM)Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
Exercise starting before 10:01 AM
Group II: Evening (PM)Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
Exercise starting after 3:59 PM

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Who is running the clinical trial?

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)NIH
3,851 Previous Clinical Trials
47,817,455 Total Patients Enrolled
Michigan State UniversityLead Sponsor
187 Previous Clinical Trials
605,790 Total Patients Enrolled
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