Clinical trials: Isometric Exercise, open to volunteers
Hypertension
Isometric Resistance Exercise for Hypertension
Background: Isometric resistance exercises (IREs) have great potential to improve blood pressure (BP) control. However, the effectiveness of IREs in reducing HT is still unknown because their hypotensive effects have not been…
- Trial name
- NCT06510998
- Testing
- isometric wall exercise, passive stretching
- Where
- 2 sites in Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 390 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Patellar Tendinopathy / Jumpers Knee
Long-Hold Yielding Isometric Exercise for Patellar Tendinopathy in Weightlifting Athletes
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a long-hold yielding isometric exercise program improves pain, tendon vascularity, mechanical properties, and functional performance in weightlifting athletes with patellar…
- Trial name
- QuantFlow (NCT07361848)
- Testing
- Long-Hold Yielding Isometric Exercise Program, Usual-Care Training Condition
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Burns
Response of Muscle Mechanical Properties to Early Multi-angles Isometric Exercises in Acute Burn Patients
This study will be conducted to investigate the effect of early multi-angle isometric exercise on muscle properties in post-burn patients.
- Trial name
- ABP (NCT07832955)
- Testing
- isometric exercise program, conventional physical therapy
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Glaucoma Open-Angle Primary, Hypertension
The Acute Effect of Exercise Type And Timing on Ambulatory Blood Pressure and Intra-Ocular Pressure in Individuals With Glaucoma (The ACHIEVE-project).
ACHIEVE aims to determine whether exercise can be a safe and effective non-drug approach to improve blood pressure control in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG).
- Conditions
- Glaucoma Open-Angle Primary, Hypertension, Elevated Blood Pressure
- Trial name
- ACHIEVE (NCT07413614)
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- KU Leuven
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Handgrip Exercise Training and CKD
The purpose of this study is to find out if regular handgrip exercise performed at home can improve blood pressure at rest and during exercise in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
- Trial name
- NCT07094906
- Testing
- Isometric handgrip exercise training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Exercise Induced Muscle Damage, Cryotherapy
Acute Cryotherapy on Musculoskeletal Function and Biomarkers
In 2020, Dubois and Esculier proposed a paradigm shift in the acute management of musculoskeletal injuries, advocating for the transition from the traditional PRICE protocol- Protect, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation-to the more…
- Trial name
- NCT07211412
- Testing
- Cryotherapy, Eccentric exercise-induced muscle damage
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas, El Paso
Hypertension, Elevated Blood Pressure
Blood Pressure Following Isometric Exercise in Inactive Adults
This study investigates how isometric exercise training (IET) affects blood pressure in physically inactive adults. Isometric exercise involves sustained muscle contractions without movement-for example, pushing against a fixed…
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Elevated Blood Pressure, Sedentary Lifestlye
- Trial name
- BELIEF-BP (NCT06937164)
- Testing
- Isometric Exercise Training (IET), Expectation-Enhancing Informational Framing
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Canterbury Christ Church University
Hypertension, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
How Wall Squat Exercise Affects Blood Pressure in People With High Blood Pressure and Treated Sleep Apnea (WALLPRESS)
This study will look at whether a simple exercise called the isometric wall squat can help lower blood pressure in adults who have both hypertension and obstructive sleep apnoea treated with CPAP.
- Trial name
- WALLPRESS (NCT07730879)
- Testing
- Isometric Wall Squat
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Aveiro University
Stroke, Upper Extremity Paresis
Rhythmic Initiation vs Isometric Training for Arm Recovery After Stroke
Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability worldwide. Many stroke survivors experience persistent weakness, loss of motor control, and poor coordination in their upper limb, which limits their ability to perform daily…
- Trial name
- RIITSTROKE (NCT07598435)
- Testing
- Rhythmic Initiation (PNF technique), Isometric Resistance Training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Faisalabad
Hypertension (HTN)
Feasibility and Acceptability of Isometric Exercise and Lifestyle Change for the Management of Hypertension
High blood pressure (hypertension) is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and may contribute to poor health and premature death.
- Trial name
- NCT07213479
- Testing
- Isometric Exercise and Lifestyle Change Advice, Lifestyle Change Advice
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Northumbria University
Essential Hypertension
Effects of Isometric Wall Squat Training on Blood Pressure in Adults With Hypertension
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate whether 12 weeks of isometric wall squat (IWS) exercise can improve blood pressure control and blood pressure variability in adults with essential hypertension.
- Trial name
- ISO-BP (NCT07868822)
- Testing
- Isometric Wall Squat (IWS) Exercise, Standard Hypertension Care
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Korea University Guro Hospital
Hypertensive Patients
Handgrip Exercise Versus Walking on Blood Pressure
The goal of this clinical study is to compare the effectiveness of isometric handgrip exercise versus walking exercise in improving blood pressure among hypertensive patients.
- Trial name
- NCT07318012
- Testing
- Isometric Handgrip Exercise, Walking Exercise
- Volunteers
- 99 people
- Sponsor
- Mansoura University
Diabetes Complications
Isometric Strengthening Exercises Versus Tens in Diabetic Population
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of Isometric Strengthening Exercises versus Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation in the management of shoulder pain among individuals with diabetes mellitus.
- Trial name
- NCT07747454
- Testing
- Isometric exercise, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, The conventional exercise program
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Kafrelsheikh University
Chronic Ankle Instability, CAI, Ankle Sprain
Ankle vs. Hip vs. Combined Strengthening in Chronic Ankle Instability
Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is a common condition that can develop after a lateral ankle sprain. Up to 40% of people who sprain their ankle experience a recurrence within a year, and as many as 30% develop persistent symptoms…
- Trial name
- SHAC (NCT07606534)
- Testing
- Isometric Ankle Strengthening Program, Hip Strengthening, Combined Isometric Ankle and Hip Strengthening Program
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- University of Liege
Atherosclerosis Cardiovascular Disease
Isometric Resistance Exercise on Accelerated Atherosclerosis in Hypertension
Background: Hypertension (HT) is the most common condition worldwide, predisposing to atherosclerotic disease. However, most HT patients have suboptimal BP control despite anti-HT medications.
- Trial name
- IRE-HT (NCT07665034)
- Testing
- Squatting Exercise, Stretching (Yoga) Exercise
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hypertension (HTN), Pre Hypertension
The Effects of Brief Periods of Exercise on Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is a common medical condition that affects the body's arteries. It's also called hypertension. Untreated hypertension increases the risk of heart attack, stroke and other serious health problems.
- Trial name
- NCT07453550
- Testing
- wall-squat, wall-squat-tradition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Hartford
Functional Constipation (FC)
Implementation of Physical Therapy Protocol for Functional Constipation
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate the effects of standard medical treatment alone and the effects of adding different physiotherapy protocols to standard medical treatment on constipation severity…
- Trial name
- NCT07719504
- Testing
- Standard medical treatment, Maitland orthopedic manual therapy (MOMT), Russian current stimulation (ERS)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Hypertension, Elevated Blood Pressure
Feasibility of a Community-Integrated Isometric Handgrip Exercise Program and Its Preliminary Effects on Blood Pressure and Cognitive Function in Older Adults
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a short, supervised isometric handgrip exercise program is feasible and acceptable for older adults with elevated blood pressure or hypertension.
- Trial name
- NCT07648498
- Testing
- Zona Plus 4-Week Isometric Handgrip Exercise Intervention, Squegg 4-Week Isometric Handgrip Exercise Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Resistant Hypertension, Hemodynamic Instability
Effect of Electrical Stimulation and Exercise on Blood Flow in Patients With Resistant High Blood Pressure
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the combination between transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and isometric exercise (IE) can improve blood pressure in men and women between 50 to 60 years old suffered…
- Conditions
- Resistant Hypertension, Hemodynamic Instability, Essential (Primary) Hypertension, Abdominal Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT07383220
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, Isometric Exercise, Aerobic, Dynamic Resistance, stretch and Breathing Exercises and Lifestyle Modification Advices
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Mohamed Mohamed Ali Morgan
Hemodialysis
Low-Level Laser Therapy Versus Isometric Handgrip Exercise On Arteriovenous Fistula Maturation in Hemodialysis Patients
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) compared with isometric handgrip exercise and standard care in promoting vascular remodeling of arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) among…
- Trial name
- NCT07787195
- Testing
- Low-level laser therapy, Isometric handgrip exercises, Standard postoperative care
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University