Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Lifestyle Walking on Blood Pressure in Older Adults With Hypertension
Lead Sponsor:
Iowa State University
Conditions:
Hypertension
Aging
Eligibility:
All Genders
65+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Eight out of ten older adults have hypertension in the US, which is a strong risk factor for cardiovascular events. To manage hypertension, regular and structured exercise is effective and strongly re...
Detailed Description
All participants will be prescribed a step goal to increase their walking by 3,000 steps/day on 5 days/week for 20 weeks. During the first 10 weeks, support will be provided by research personnel to a...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Men and women aged 65+
- Systolic/diastolic blood pressure of 130-159/80-99 mmHg. Participants will be allowed to be on blood pressure medication.
- Body mass index of 25-40 kg/m2
- Non-smokers
- Sedentary/inactive individuals: not meeting the current aerobic physical activity guidelines of 150 minutes per week over the past 3 months
- Baseline average daily step count \<8,000 steps
Exclusion
- Any significant mobility limitation because our intervention requires an increase in 3,000 steps per day, which needs to be achievable by the participant.
- A stroke, myocardial infarction (heart attack) or cancer diagnosis within the last 6 months.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 9 2020
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 22 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
21 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05433233
Start Date
September 9 2020
End Date
March 22 2021
Last Update
June 30 2022
Active Locations (1)
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Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa, United States, 50014