Status:
COMPLETED
Acute Effects of Handgrip on Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Adults
Lead Sponsor:
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
Conditions:
Hypertension
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The effect of handgrip training on blood pressure reduction has been demonstrated in several studies. However, acutely, there is still divergence regarding the effects of isometric handgrip exercise o...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- diagnosis of hypertension controlled by up to three antihypertensive medications;
- SBP levels ≤ 180 mmHg and/or DBP ≤110 mmHg;
- no serious heart disease;
- no upper limb musculoskeletal injury that prevents the handgrip.
Exclusion
- diagnosis of other cardiovascular diseases or diabetes during the study;
- change the class and/or dose of antihypertensive medication during the study;
- worsening of the disease (BP \> 180 or use of four or more medications).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 30 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
11 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04856553
Start Date
June 1 2021
End Date
August 30 2021
Last Update
September 30 2021
Active Locations (1)
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Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil, 88040-900