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Influences of arm swing exercise training on blood pressure regulation of cardiac autonomic function and cardiovascular risk factors in elderly hypertensive subjects: A randomized controlled trial

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Hypertension is a major independent risk factor for coronary artery disease&#44
stroke&#44
heart failure&#44
and renal failure.
Blood pressure&#44
heart rate variability&#44
cardiovascular disease&#44
aging&#44
exercise
Registration Number
TCTR20180226001
Lead Sponsor
ational Research Council of Thailand
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria

1. Hypertensive patients
2. Aged 60-80 years
3. SBP ≥ 140 mmHg and/or DBP ≥ 90 mmHg
4. Normal BMI

Exclusion Criteria

1. Smoked or drank regularly
2. Had diabetes mellitus, thyroid disease, cardiovascular disease or renal disease
3. Exercised regularly

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Cardiac autonomic function 2 times (before and after program) Heart rate variability analysis
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Cardiovascular risk factors and electrolytes 2 times (before and after program) standard automated laboratory methodsS
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