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NCT Number: NCT06628635

Examining Different Modes of Exercise for Acute Reduction in Blood Pressure

The purpose of the study is to compared different modes of exercise for eliciting post-exercise hypotension. The study will randomize 10 healthy participants to 30 minutes of either aerobic exercise, isometric exercise, stretching, or rest (control). Blood pressure and heart rate will be assessed before and for one hour post-exercise.

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Key information

Conditions

Hypertension Behavior Cardiovascular Diseases Motor Activity Vascular Diseases

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Saskatchewan

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7N5B2, Canada

About this study

The purpose is to compare different modes of exercise (aerobic vs. isometric vs. static stretching) for reducing blood pressure post-exercise. : Using a randomized crossover design, 5 male and 5 female (n=10) normotensive university students will participate in four different exercise sessions for 30 minutes: aerobic (cycle ergometer at 70% of VO2max), isometric (alternating wall-sit for 70% of max, and handgrip dynamometer at 30% of max for 2 minutes), stretching (targeting the larger muscle groups of the body), and control (rest). Participants' blood pressure and heart rate will be measured before each exercise session and monitored for 60 minutes afterwards to analyze the post-exercise hypotensive response.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Able to safely perform exercise according to the Get Active Questionnaire

Exclusion criteria

  • Taking blood pressure medications

Treatment and study plan

Exercise

Behavioral

Exercise involving aerobics, isometrics, and stretching

Resting

Behavioral

Resting

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in systolic blood pressure (mmHg)

    Time frame: Baseline to 60 minutes after exercise

  2. Change in diastolic blood pressure (mmHg)

    Time frame: Baseline to 60 minutes after exercise

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in heart rate (beats per minute)

    Time frame: Baseline to 60 minutes after exercise

  2. Change in rate-pressure product (beats per mintues x systolic blood pressure mmHg)

    Time frame: Change from baseline to 60 minutes after exercise

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Saskatchewan

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Examining the Effects of Aerobic Exercise, Isometrics, and Stretching on Acute (Post-exercise) Blood Pressure Reduction

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Oct 8, 2024
Registry last updated
Oct 8, 2024

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