Chronic Effect of Isometric Exercise on Blood Pressure in Patients With Hypertension

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

66

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

August 31, 2023

Primary Completion Date

September 1, 2023

Study Completion Date

February 28, 2025

Conditions
Hypertension (HTN)Hypertension Arterial
Interventions
PROCEDURE

Isometric handgrip exercise

Participants will train 3 times per week for 4 weeks. Each session will consist of four sets of 2-minute contractions sustained at 30% of maximum voluntary contraction (MVC), performed with a handgrip device for each arm, with 1-minute rest intervals between sets and between arms.

PROCEDURE

Isometric knee extension exercise

Participants will train 3 times per week for 4 weeks. Each session will consist of four sets of 2-minute contractions sustained at 30% of maximum voluntary contraction (MVC), performed with adjustable ankle weights for each leg, with 1-minute rest intervals between sets and between legs.

Trial Locations (1)

90620-001

Instituto de Cardiologia do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre

All Listed Sponsors
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Instituto de Cardiologia do Rio Grande do Sul

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