Combined high-intensity interval and resistance training for obese men with high blood pressure
Effects of Combined High Intensity Interval Training and Resistance Training on Body Composition, Blood Pressure, and Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Obese Hypertensive Men
This trial will test whether combining high-intensity interval training with resistance training can improve blood pressure, body composition, and fitness in obese men aged 40–60 with hypertension.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 40 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | Male |
| Sponsor | Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Riyadh, Alkharj) |
| Trial ID | NCT06845436 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Sixty obese, physically inactive men aged 40–60 with stage 1 or 2 hypertension will be assigned to one of three groups: combined HIIT plus resistance training, HIIT alone, or a control group. The combined group will complete three weekly sessions of both HIIT and resistance training for 16 weeks; HIIT sessions involve four 4-minute high-intensity intervals at 80–95% of HRmax interspersed with 2-minute active recovery intervals at 40–60% HRmax, and resistance sessions comprise eight exercises. Outcomes measured before and after the intervention include body composition, resting blood pressure, and cardiorespiratory fitness. Participants with diabetes, chronic respiratory or heart disease, or musculoskeletal limitations are excluded.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Men aged 40–60 who are obese (BMI > 30), diagnosed with stage 1 or 2 hypertension, and currently physically inactive would be ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People with diabetes, chronic heart or respiratory disease, or musculoskeletal problems preventing exercise are unlikely to benefit from or be eligible for this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could lower blood pressure and improve body composition and fitness in obese hypertensive men.
How similar studies have performed: Prior research shows aerobic and resistance exercise can lower blood pressure and improve fitness, and combining HIIT with resistance training is a plausible but less-studied approach with promising preliminary results.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * men aged between 40 and 60 years old, * have been diagnosed with clinical stage 1 or 2 hypertension, * being obese with body mass index more than 30 kg/m2 * physically inactive Exclusion Criteria: * musculoskeletal problems that may limit their ability to participate in resistance or HIIT programs * diabetes mellitus * a history of respiratory or chronic heart disease
Where this trial is running
Riyadh, Alkharj
- Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University — Riyadh, Alkharj, Saudi Arabia (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ahmed S Ahmed, PhD
- Email: a.aseil@psau.edu.sa
- Phone: 000966564347031
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.