Status:
COMPLETED
The Hypotensive Effects of Home-Based Isometric Handgrip Training in Older Adults With Pre-Hypertension and Hypertension - The HoldAge Trial
Lead Sponsor:
University Institute of Maia
Collaborating Sponsors:
Aveiro University
Hospital Infante D. Pedro, Centro Hospitalar Do Baixo Vouga
Conditions:
Hypertension
Pre-Hypertension
Eligibility:
All Genders
65+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
New data suggests that isometric handgrip training (IHT) might become a novel tool in the treatment of hypertension. The main purpose of this research project is to evaluate the effects of home-based ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- \-
Exclusion
- Secondary Hypertension
- Target Organ Damage
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Heart Failure
- Any Previous Cardiovascular Event
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Renal Failure
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Change of Antihypertensive Medication in the Past 4 Weeks Before Inclusion in the Study
- Smokers
- Those Participating in Regular Physical Activity
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 12 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 30 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
84 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04275037
Start Date
April 12 2021
End Date
January 30 2023
Last Update
May 22 2023
Active Locations (10)
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1
University of Connecticut
Storrs, Connecticut, United States, 06269
2
Unidade de Saúde Familiar de Santa Joana
Santa Joana, Aveiro, Aveiro District, Portugal, 3810-164
3
University Institute of Maia
Maia, Porto District, Portugal, 4475-690
4
Hypertension Unit, Hospital Pedro Hispano, ULS, Matosinhos, Portugal
Matosinhos Municipality, Porto District, Portugal, 4450-113