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Isometric Handgrip Training for High Blood Pressure

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Led By Alberto J Alves, PhD
Research Sponsored by University Institute of Maia
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
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Be older than 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up change from baseline to 2 months
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Summary

This trial will test if isometric handgrip training can help treat hypertension by reducing blood pressure, improving cardiorespiratory fitness, and endothelial function.

Eligible Conditions
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Hypertension

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~change from baseline to 2 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and change from baseline to 2 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
24h ambulatory blood pressure
Secondary outcome measures
Aerobic fitness
Arterial Stiffness
Endothelial cell repair/damage
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Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Isometric Handgrip TrainingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The 8-week exercise program will include three sessions of isometric handgrip training per week
Group II: Aerobic Exercise TrainingActive Control1 Intervention
The 8-week exercise program will include three sessions of aerobic exercise per week
Group III: Control GroupActive Control1 Intervention
The control group will receive usual medical care

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University Institute of MaiaLead Sponsor
13 Previous Clinical Trials
765 Total Patients Enrolled
Aveiro UniversityOTHER
52 Previous Clinical Trials
6,531 Total Patients Enrolled
Hospital Infante D. Pedro, Centro Hospitalar Do Baixo VougaUNKNOWN
~20 spots leftby Jul 2025
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