Effect of Isometric and Aerobic Physical Exercise on Blood Pressure Levels in Hypertensive Elderly People

Launched by INSTITUTO DE CARDIOLOGIA DO RIO GRANDE DO SUL · Feb 20, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how two types of exercise—isometric and aerobic—affect blood pressure in older adults with high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. While we already understand that aerobic exercise can help manage blood pressure, this study aims to explore whether isometric exercises, which involve tensing muscles without moving, can also make a difference. The goal is to see how these exercises influence blood pressure levels over a 24-hour period in elderly individuals.

To participate in this trial, you need to be at least 60 years old and have high blood pressure that requires medication. You should not be regularly exercising (less than twice a week). Unfortunately, if you have certain health issues like diabetes, chronic kidney disease, or significant heart problems, you won’t be eligible. If you join the study, you can expect to engage in either isometric or aerobic exercises tailored for your lower body, helping researchers understand the best ways to manage blood pressure in older adults.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Hypertensive elderly;
• • Both genders;
• • Aged ≥ 60 years;
• • Hypertensive patients on continuous use of antihypertensive medication;
• • Hypertensive who did not practice physical exercise regularly (≥ 2 sessions per week).
• Exclusion Criteria:
• * Those who presented one of the following issues will be excluded:
• • Diabetes mellitus;
• • Chronic renal failure;
• • Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 35 kg/m2;
• • Coronary artery disease;
• • Heart failure;
• • Any injury to the lower limbs;
• • Smokers.