Effects of strength training on heart health in people with high blood pressure
Evaluation of Cardiac Response to High and Low-Intensity Strength Training in Hypertensive Subjects
This study tests how different levels of strength training can affect heart health in people aged 30 to 60 with high blood pressure.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 28 (estimated) |
| Ages | 30 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Universidad Católica del Maule Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Talca, Maule) |
| Trial ID | NCT06370546 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates how different intensities of strength training affect cardiac autonomic control in individuals with hypertension aged 30 to 60. Participants will engage in both low-intensity and high-intensity strength training sessions, with a one-week washout period in between. Blood pressure and heart rate variability will be monitored for 24 hours after each session using a holter monitor to assess cardiovascular responses. The study aims to compare the effects of these training intensities on heart health in hypertensive individuals.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 30 to 60 who have been diagnosed with hypertension.
Not a fit: Patients with other chronic medical conditions or cardiovascular abnormalities, as well as those with injuries preventing strength training, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into effective exercise regimens for managing hypertension and improving cardiovascular health.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on exercise and hypertension, this specific approach comparing high and low-intensity strength training in hypertensive individuals is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants exclusively diagnosed with hypertension by a medical professional Exclusion Criteria: * Participants with any other chronic medical condition * Subjects with any upper or lower limb injury that prevents strength training * Subjects with cardiovascular abnormalities other than hypertension
Where this trial is running
Talca, Maule
- Universidad Católica del Maule — Talca, Maule, Chile (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Luis Benavides-Roca, MSc
- Email: benavides.roca@gmail.com
- Phone: +56 9 9926 8137
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.