Morning vs Evening Exercise for High Blood Pressure
AM vs PM Exercise Training
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Hypertension
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 55 – 80
- Sex
- Female
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 79 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Michigan State University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for postmenopausal women aged 55 to 80 with high blood pressure. Participants will do exercise training either in the morning or early evening to see how it affects their blood pressure and blood vessel health.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have high blood pressure
- I am between 55 and 80 years old
- I am a post-menopausal female
- I can walk without assistance
You may not be able to join if
- I am regularly active for 150 minutes a week or more
- I have a serious lung disease like COPD or chronic bronchitis
- I have a serious heart or metabolic condition like diabetes or heart failure
- I have had cancer in the past 5 years
- My body mass index is over 39
- I currently smoke or vape
- I work evening shifts
- I have had 2 or more falls in the last year
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The treatment of high blood pressure, or hypertension, is multifaceted and can include pharmacological therapies (i.e., medications) and lifestyle modifications such as physical activity. Chronotherapy, which describes timing of a treatment with the body's daily rhythms, has recently been used with hypertension medications and has been shown to be effective at lowering blood pressure and reducing …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Systolic BP equal to or greater than 130 mmHg without BP medication or greater than 120 mmHg with medication and diastolic blood pressure equal to and greater than 80 mmHg
* 55-80 years old
* Post-menopausal female
* Able to walk without assistance
Exclusion Criteria:
* Habi…
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