Effect of Isometric Handgrip Exercises on Blood Pressure of Hypertensive Adults

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

104

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

September 10, 2022

Primary Completion Date

April 30, 2023

Study Completion Date

April 30, 2023

Conditions
Hypertension
Interventions
OTHER

IHG

Isometric handgrip exercises will be performed for 4 x 2 min with the frequency of 3 days per week for a period of 6 weeks.

OTHER

Aerobic exercises

Aerobic exercise according to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines that provide the specific criteria as 50 minutes exercises for 3 days a week for a period of 6 weeks.

OTHER

Sham IHG

Isometric handgrip exercises will be performed in 4 sets for 2 min at 5% MVC on both hands with the frequency of 3 days per week for a total 6-week period

Trial Locations (1)

44000

Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center, Bahawalpur

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Riphah International University

OTHER