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Stretching vs Walking for Lowering Blood Pressure

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllUniversity of Saskatchewan
NCT05252208 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

High blood pressure is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Traditionally, one of the ways to treat or prevent high blood pressure is to prescribe aerobic exercise training (i.e. brisk walking). Stretching may also be effective because it may cause changes in blood vessel stiffness and therefore reduce resistance to blood flow. The study will assess a group of individuals (i.e. 96) participating in a supervised stretching or walking program five days per week for six months to determine whether stretching is superior for reducing blood pressure. This research will contribute to recommendations about the most effective exercise programs for reducing blood pressure and risk of cardiovascular disease.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Systolic blood pressure between 130 and 159 mmHg OR diastolic blood pressure between 85 and 99 mmHg * Able to walk unaided for 30 minutes * Can safely perform exercises as determined by the Get Active Questionnaire Exclusion Criteria: * Not on blood pressure medication unless it has been a stable dose for 6 months and target blood pressure has not been achieved (i.e. below 140/90 mmHg) * Smoking * Already performing 150 minutes or more moderate to vigorous physical activity per week * Already involved in a flexibility-training program (e.g. Yoga or Pilates) * Pregnant or lactating or planning to become pregnant during the study
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What it tests

  • Stretching exercise
  • Walking exercise
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Where

1 site
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Canada
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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