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Behavioural Intervention

Morning vs Evening Exercise for High Blood Pressure

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Research Sponsored by Michigan State University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

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 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 6 weeks

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

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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

3,835 Previous Clinical Trials

47,310,563 Total Patients Enrolled

Michigan State UniversityLead Sponsor

184 Previous Clinical Trials

601,328 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is my profile suitable for inclusion in this research endeavor?

"Eligibility requirements for this medical trial include hypertension and being aged between 55-80. 79 participants are needed to complete the study."

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Is recruitment ongoing for this experiment?

"Affirmative, the trial is no longer searching for candidates. It was first listed on October 1st 2023 and last updated September 19th 2023; however, there are a plethora of other trials currently recruiting patients at this time."

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Is the age limit for this clinical research study above 30 years?

"In order to be considered for this trial, applicants must fall within the 55-80 age bracket. This specific study is one of 732 clinical trials available; 52 are designed with minors in mind and 680 cater to elderly patients."

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Recent research and studies

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AM vs PM Exercise Training

Katharine Currie 2024. "AM vs PM Exercise Training". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06042439.