Hypertension Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People between 18 and 65 years of age
- People who report low or moderate levels of physical activity, as measured by a standard physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ)
- People who have previously been diagnosed with high blood pressure, or whose resting blood pressure reading is between 130 and 179 mmHg at the screening appointment
- People who are either not taking any blood pressure medication, or who have been on the same blood pressure medication without any changes for at least the past 4 months
- People whose diet, physical activity habits, and any supplements taken have stayed roughly the same over the past 4 months
Who may not be able to join:
- People under 18 or over 65 years of age
- People whose resting blood pressure is 180/110 mmHg or higher, or whose resting heart rate is above 100 beats per minute at the baseline appointment
- People with a known heart or blood vessel condition, such as a history of stroke, heart failure, chronic kidney disease, peripheral vascular disease, or advanced eye damage related to high blood pressure
- People with Type 1 diabetes
- People with a history of other ongoing conditions, including certain cancers, neurological conditions (such as multiple sclerosis), or respiratory conditions (such as COPD)
- People for whom exercise is not considered safe, based on their answers to a standard physical activity readiness questionnaire
- People with physical limitations that would prevent them from doing handgrip exercises, such as arthritis or other joint or muscle conditions
- People who score "high" on the standard physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ)
- People taking more than 2 blood pressure medications, or who have had a change in their blood pressure treatment in the past 4 months
- People currently taking nitrate medication (often prescribed for chest pain/angina) or hormone replacement therapy
- People who have made significant changes to their lifestyle in the past 4 months, such as following a planned weight loss diet
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Richard Metcalfe, PhD, Swansea University
Phone: 01792205678
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Office measured supine and seated systolic, diastolic and mean arterial pressure
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 21 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.