High-intensity interval versus moderate continuous heated water exercise for older adults with high blood pressure

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This interventional program compares the immediate and 12-week effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) versus moderate-intensity continuous exercise (MICE), both performed in heated water, on hemodynamic and autonomic measures in older adults with hypertension. Sixty participants who are at least 60 years old, on stable antihypertensive medication, and with office blood pressure below 140/90 mmHg will be assigned to a HIIT group, a MICE group, or a control group and will complete acute session testing and a supervised 12-week training period. Key outcomes include blood pressure, endothelial function, and heart rate variability measured at rest, after acute sessions, and after the training period. All supervised sessions take place at São Paulo State University (Bauru, São Paulo) using heated pool protocols to facilitate exercise adherence in this population.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* ≥60 years old;
* Hypertension diagnosed at least 6 months earlier (stage 1 or 2);
* Antihypertensive drug treatment and without dosage alteration at least 3 months earlier;
* Blood pressure inferior to 140/90 mmHg in medical office.

Non-inclusion criteria:

* Smoking individuals;
* Uncontrolled cardiovascular disease;
* Disability;
* Deficit cognitive;

Exclusion Criteria:

* Non 100% participation;
* Change (or stopped) clinical or drug treatment.

Where it's running

• São Paulo State Univeristy
  Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Emmanuel G Ciolac, Phd — São Paulo State University
• Study coordinator: Emmanuel Gomes G Ciolac, Phd
• Email: emmanuel.ciolac@unesp.br
• Phone: +551431039623

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.