Blood Pressure Management study: Condition LL-RE vs Condition HL-RE
Official title Impact of Resistance Training Intensity on Blood Pressure
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06845514
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study looks at how two different strength‑training loads (50% vs 80% of one‑rep max) change blood pressure right after exercise and over the next 24 hours. It also examines heart‑rate control, artery stiffness, and blood markers to understand why blood pressure drops after exercise.
- Who it's for
- Older women who are healthy enough to do resistance training.
- What's involved
- Participants will do three different sessions: a low‑load workout, a high‑load workout, and a non‑exercise control task. Each workout has three sets of exercises at the prescribed load, stopping when they feel a hard effort. Blood pressure, heart‑rate, artery stiffness, and blood samples will be taken before and after each session.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts about 4–5 weeks, with one initial assessment visit, two familiarization visits, and three experimental visits, each a few hours apart.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
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Who can take part
Ages 50 to 70, women only. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- aged 50 to 70 years;
- absence of menstruation for 12 consecutive months;
- normal-high resting blood pressure (120 ≤ Systolic ≤ 139 mmHg and 80 ≤ Diastolic ≤ 89 mmHg) or stage 1 hypertension (140 ≤ Systolic ≤ 159 mmHg or 90...
- physically inactive (\< 150 minutes of structured aerobic physical activity per week);
- and not engaging in regular resistance exercise (≥ 2 sessions per week) for more than 3 months during the year.
You likely can't join if
- orthopedic limitations or other contraindications to resistance exercise;
- scheduled surgery during the study;
- unstable hypertension (≥ 160/100 mmHg);
- diagnosis of type 2 diabetes;
- cardiovascular event in the past 6 months or sequelae preventing exercise;
- and initiation of hormonal replacement therapy (\< 4 months) known to affect blood pressure.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 50 years to 70 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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