Actively Recruiting
Handgrip Training in Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease
Led by University of Nove de Julho · Updated on 2026-05-01
30
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
491 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Nove de Julho
Lead Sponsor
H
Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The aim of this study is to analyze the effects of isometric handgrip training (IHT) on blood pressure of hypertensive patients with peripheral arterial disease. Will be recruited 30 patients which will be randomized into 2 groups (15 per group), IHT and control group (CG). IHT group will training isometric contraction for 12 weeks. In CG patients will be encouraged to increase the level of physical activity. In the pre and post-intervention cardiovascular measures will be obtained.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Handgrip Training in Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Women in post-menopause phase without hormone replacement therapy
- Ankle-brachial index less than 0.90
- Not severely obese (less than 35 kg/m2)
- No amputation in the limbs
- Blood pressure levels lower than 160 mmHg systolic and 105 mmHg diastolic
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients who change medication before completing the intervention period
- Patients who develop health problems that prevent physical activity
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Universidade Nove de Julho
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, 01525-000
Actively Recruiting
2
Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, 05652-900
Completed
Research Team
R
Raphael Dias, PhD
CONTACT
M
Marilia Correia, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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