Exercise Timing and Blood Pressure in Young Adults
Examining the Circadian Timing Effects of the Hypotensive Response to Exercise
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Young Adults
Hypertension
Post-Exercise Hypotension
Circadian Rhythm
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 39
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 30 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Freda Patterson · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for young adults ages 18-39 with elevated blood pressure. Participants will exercise at different times of the day and have their blood pressure monitored over 24 hours to see how timing affects their blood pressure.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am 18 to 39 years old
- My resting blood pressure is between 120/80 mmHg and 140/90 mmHg
You may not be able to join if
- I have a chronic or autoimmune disease
- I have a history of sleep disorders
- I have alcohol or drug dependence
- I am normotensive or have stage 2+ hypertension
- My body mass index is less than 18.5 or greater than 35 kg/m2
- I use sleep medications or supplements
- I am highly physically active
- I am currently pregnant or breastfeeding
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 goal of this study is to learn how exercise timing affects blood pressure in adults with elevated or high blood pressure. Exercise can influence the body's natural 24-hour rhythms, including blood pressure patterns. A single exercise session can lower blood pressure for up to 24 hours, but it is not fully understood how the time-of-day for exercise affects this response. The main question this…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* 18-39 Years old
* Resting blood pressure greater than or equal to 120/80 mmHg or less than 140/90 mmHg
Exclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis or history of chronic or autoimmune disease (i.e., cardiovascular, metabolic, renal, endocrine, cancer)
* Diagnosis or history of sleep diso…
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