Handgrip Exercise Versus Walking on Blood Pressure

The goal of this clinical study is to compare the effectiveness of isometric handgrip exercise versus walking exercise in improving blood pressure among hypertensive patients. The main question is Which of two exercise (Isometric Handgrip Exercise versus Walking Exercise) will be more effective in improvement Blood Pressure

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Key information

Conditions

Hypertensive Patients

Age range

20 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

stage 1 hypertension Medically stable

Able to understand and follow instructions
Willing to provide informed consent

Exclusion criteria

• Stage 2 hypertension

Recent cardiovascular events
Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus
Severe orthopedic limitations
Neurological disorders
Pregnancy
Recent changes in antihypertensive medication (within 3 months)
Severe cardiac arrhythmias

Treatment and study plan

Isometric Handgrip Exercise

Procedure

perform Isometric bilateral Handgrip Exercise

Walking Exercise

Procedure

Walking Exercise

Primary outcomes

Blood Pressure measurment

Time frame: 5 days

decrease blood pressure measurement (systolic and dyastolic assessment)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Mansoura University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Impact of Isometric Handgrip Exercise Versus Walking on Blood Pressure: A Comparative Research Approach

Important dates

Study start: 2025
Primary completion: 2026
Study completion: 2026
First posted: Jan 5, 2026
Registry last updated: Jan 7, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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