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Effects of Dynamic Strength Training and Isometric Strength Training on Cardiovascular Health Indicators, Mental Health, and Neuromuscular Fitness in Older Adults With Hypertension: A Feasibility Study
Led by Raphael Mendes Ritti Dias · Updated on 2026-05-01
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
26 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying the effects of two types of strength training—dynamic and isometric—on heart health, mental well-being, and muscle fitness in older adults with high blood pressure. This feasibility study aims to gather initial information about the safety, acceptance, and possible impacts of these exercise methods in this group. Participants will be randomly assigned to different exercise types or a control group. Participants will be divided into three groups: one group will do supervised dynamic strength training twice a week for 6 weeks, focusing on major muscle groups with gradually increasing intensity; another group will do supervised isometric strength training twice a week for 6 weeks, also increasing exercise intensity over time; the third group will not receive supervised training but will be encouraged to stay active. Both exercise groups are advised to walk moderately 3 to 5 times per week for about 30 minutes. During the study, participants will be monitored for recruitment, adherence, retention, and any adverse events. Health measurements will be taken at the start and after 6 weeks, including blood pressure, blood vessel function, heart rate variability, mental health symptoms, walking ability, muscle strength, and physical fitness tests. The study will assess how well participants follow the exercise plans and how acceptable the interventions are, providing valuable information for future research.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Dynamic and Isometric Strength Training in Older Adults With Hypertension
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosis of arterial hypertension and currently taking antihypertensive medication
- Age 60 years or older
- Resting blood pressure below 160/95 mmHg
- No high cardiovascular risk according to the American College of Sports Medicine criteria (for participants with type 2 diabetes, glycemic control with fasting glucose <100 mg/dL and postprandial glucose <140 mg/dL)
- Not participating in a structured exercise program for more than three months
- No cognitive or functional limitations that prevent participation in the exercise program
You will not qualify if you...
- Presence of acute illnesses, such as influenza, sinusitis, gastroenteritis, urinary tract infection, fever, inflammatory processes, or any clinical condition requiring rest or that may compromise safety during assessments or training
- Decompensated clinical conditions, including blood pressure spikes, chest pain, uncontrolled arrhythmias, shortness of breath at rest, asthma exacerbations, decompensated diabetes mellitus with fasting glucose >180 mg/dL or postprandial glucose >250 mg/dL
- Irregular use of medication
- Any unstable clinical condition or condition that represents additional risk for the practice of physical exercise
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 6 weeks
Participants perform supervised dynamic or isometric strength training sessions twice per week for 6 weeks, each lasting about 30 minutes. They are also advised to do non-supervised walking 3-5 times per week for approximately 30 minutes at moderate intensity. Participants in the control group do not receive supervised training but are encouraged to stay active.
Two supervised sessions per week for 6 weeks
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Uninove
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, 01525-000
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Research Team
A
Adão Luis Monte L Monte, Ms
R
Raphael M Ritti-Dias, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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