Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of Isometric Handgrip Exercises on Blood Pressure of Hypertensive Adults
Lead Sponsor:
Riphah International University
Conditions:
Hypertension
Eligibility:
All Genders
30-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study is designed to determine the effects of isometric handgrip exercises as compared to aerobic exercises in the hypertensive population, specifically in pre-hypertensives and those with hypert...
Detailed Description
Hypertension (HTN) is a significant public health problem, with an increasing worldwide prevalence. The disease has an impact on reducing the quality of life (QOL) and can be life-threatening if not t...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Pre-hypertension (systolic BP 120-139 mmHg and diastolic BP\<80) or stage I hypertensive patients (systolic BP 140-159 mmHg and diastolic BP 90-99mm Hg.
Exclusion
- Patients who are taking antihypertensive agents
- Malignant hypertension
- Physical limitation preventing IHG training (e.g., missing arm, severe hand arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or having a musculoskeletal disorder affecting the upper limb.
- Active systemic illness that restricts exercise
- People doing exercise regularly
- Any other cardiopulmonary, metabolic, neurological, or psychiatric illness.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 10 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 30 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
104 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05240144
Start Date
September 10 2022
End Date
April 30 2023
Last Update
May 6 2023
Active Locations (1)
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Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center
Bahawalpur, AL, Pakistan, 44000