Clinical Trial

Stretching vs Walking for Lowering Blood Pressure

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Record status
This record was last updated April 23, 2025 (before its estimated February 28, 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
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.
Protocol Amendment History 5 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 5 times since 2022-02-12; most recent amendment 2025-04-17.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT05252208
Lead Sponsor University of Saskatchewan
Collaborators: Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Conditions Hypertension
Enrollment 96 participants
Start Date 2022-03-28
Primary Completion 2026-02-28 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-08-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-04-23