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Stretching vs Walking for Lowering Blood Pressure
Sponsor: University of Saskatchewan
Summary
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.
Official title: Is Stretching Superior to Aerobic Training for Reducing Blood Pressure?
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
96
Start Date
2022-03-28
Completion Date
2026-08-30
Last Updated
2025-04-23
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Stretching exercise
Stretching (30-45 minutes, 5 days per week, 6 months)
Walking exercise
Walking (30-45 minutes, 5 days per week, 6 months)
Locations (1)
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada