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Behavioural Intervention
Morning vs Evening Exercise for High Blood Pressure
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Research Sponsored by Michigan State University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
55-80 years old
Post-menopausal female
Must not have
Overt pulmonary disease/condition as follows: chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, or pulmonary hypertension
Cancer within last 5 years
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 6 weeks
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Summary
This trial will look at how exercise at different times of day can help lower blood pressure & reduce risk of heart disease in postmenopausal women with high BP.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for postmenopausal females aged 55-80 with high blood pressure, who can walk without assistance. It's not for those who are very active, have had cancer in the last 5 years, currently smoke or vape, have certain chronic diseases like heart failure or diabetes, do evening shift work, or have a BMI over 39.
What is being tested?
The study tests if exercising in the morning vs early evening affects blood pressure and vascular health differently in older women with hypertension. Participants will undergo two phases of exercise training: one before and one after an observation period.
What are the potential side effects?
Exercise may cause muscle soreness, fatigue, and increase the risk of falls or injury. However, it generally improves overall health when done safely under guidance.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
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I am between 55 and 80 years old.
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I am a woman who has gone through menopause.
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I can walk by myself without help.
Exclusion Criteria
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I have a chronic lung condition like COPD or pulmonary hypertension.
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I was diagnosed with cancer within the last 5 years.
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I have fallen at least twice in the past year.
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I have Parkinson's disease.
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I have had a recent lung clot or tissue death.
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I have inflammation of the heart or its surrounding tissues.
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I have been diagnosed with an acute aortic dissection.
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I have unstable chest pain.
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My thyroid disorder is not under control.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 6 weeks
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~6 weeks
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Nocturnal systolic blood pressure (BP)
Secondary study objectives
Ambulatory blood pressure
Arterial stiffness
Endothelial function
+1 moreAwards & Highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Morning (AM)Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
Exercise starting before 10:01 AM
Group II: Evening (PM)Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
Exercise starting after 3:59 PM
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Who is running the clinical trial?
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)NIH
3,944 Previous Clinical Trials
47,799,753 Total Patients Enrolled
Michigan State UniversityLead Sponsor
198 Previous Clinical Trials
685,676 Total Patients Enrolled