Cardiac Response to Strength Training in Hypertensive Individuals

Launched by UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DEL MAULE · Apr 12, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how different levels of strength training—both high and low intensity—affect the heart's ability to control itself in people who have high blood pressure, known as hypertension. The goal is to see how these exercises can impact heart health in individuals diagnosed with this condition.

To be eligible for the study, participants must be adults who have been diagnosed with hypertension by a doctor. Unfortunately, those who have other serious health issues, injuries that affect their arms or legs, or other heart problems besides hypertension cannot join. If you participate, you can expect to engage in strength training exercises and help researchers understand how these workouts influence the heart’s function. The study is currently recruiting participants of all genders, so if you meet the criteria and are interested, this could be a great opportunity to contribute to important health research!

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Participants exclusively diagnosed with hypertension by a medical professional
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Participants with any other chronic medical condition
• • Subjects with any upper or lower limb injury that prevents strength training
• • Subjects with cardiovascular abnormalities other than hypertension