The Effects of Brief Periods of Exercise on Blood Pressure
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Hypertension (HTN)
Pre Hypertension
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 55
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Prevention
- Participants needed
- 45 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Hartford · Other
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About This Trial
High blood pressure is a common medical condition that affects the body's arteries. It's also called hypertension. Untreated hypertension increases the risk of heart attack, stroke and other serious health problems. Exercise is a promising tool in hypertension management. Regular participation in exercise improves vascular health, heart and lung function, and multisystem health. However, the direc…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* 18-55 yrs.
* 24 hour average BP \>110/70 mmHg, but \< 160 systolic blood pressure
* Able to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Currently taking anti-hypertensive medication smokers and alcohol drinkers Inability to undertake exercise intervention (resistance and …
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