Status:
RECRUITING
Feasibility and Acceptability of Isometric Exercise and Lifestyle Change for the Management of Hypertension
Lead Sponsor:
Northumbria University
Collaborating Sponsors:
HealthWorks Newcastle Upon Tyne
Conditions:
Hypertension (HTN)
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
High blood pressure (hypertension) is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and may contribute to poor health and premature death. The purpose of this research is to learn if a home-based ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diagnosis of Arterial Hypertension (AH) in accordance with NICE guidelines.
- Under pharmacological treatment for AH with antihypertensive drug, type and dose maintained for the previous four months.
- Blood Pressure with values \<180 and \<110 mmHg for office systolic and diastolic BP, respectively.
- Not participating in any exercise training program for at least three months before participating in the study.
- Written informed consent provided.
Exclusion
- Body mass index \>35 kg/m2.
- Presence of cardiovascular disease beyond hypertension.
- Known orthopaedic, musculoskeletal, or neurological conditions that restrain isometric exercise execution.
- Presence of secondary hypertension
- Inability to follow verbal instructions or complete study protocol
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2026
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
February 1 2028
Estimated Enrollment :
70 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07213479
Start Date
February 1 2026
End Date
February 1 2028
Last Update
January 9 2026
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Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, NE1 8ST