Health Condition 1: I10- Essential (primary) hypertension Health Condition 2: M368- Systemic disorders of connective tissue in other diseases classified elsewhere
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: group A : Aerobic Exercise
: 4-5 sessions per week
Moderate (40% - 59% VO2R or HRR
RPE 12-13) to Vigorous (60% - 80% VO2R or HRR
RPE 14-16)
50?60 minutes per day (including 5-10 min warm-up and cool-down)
Aerobic Exercises:
- Walking (treadmill or outdoors)
- Static cycling (stationary bike)
- Dynamic cycling (outdoor or sta
progress to 80% 1-RM for advanced individuals
start with 40%-50% 1-RM for older adults)
60 minutes per session (2-4 sets of 8-12 repetitions for 8-10 major muscle group exercises, warm-up, and cool-down included)
Resistance Exercises:
- Chest pr
RPE 14-16)
Resistance: Moderate (60% - 70% 1-RM
start with 40%-50% 1-RM for older adults)
60 minutes per day (20-30 minutes aerobic, 20 minutes resistance, 5-10 minutes warm-up and cool-down)
Aerobic Exercises:
- Walking (treadmill or outdoors)
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Sponsors
Aman Navneet Kaur
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Postmenopausal Status: Natural Menopause: Absence of menstruation for 12 months or more (World Health Organization, 2022; North American Menopause Society, 2023). Age Range: Women aged between 50 and 65 years (World Health Organization, 2022; North American Menopause Society, 2023; American Heart Association, 2022) Medication Use: Participants may be on medication, but their condition must be stable with medical clearance from a healthcare provider. Body Mass Index (BMI) BMI between 18.5 and 29.9 kg/m? (Based on WHO classification). Hypertension Status (Based on American Heart Association Guidelines) Stage 1 Hypertension: Systolic Blood Pressure: 130?139 mmHg Diastolic Blood Pressure: 80?89 mmHg New York Heart Association (NYHA) Classification for Heart Failure Risk: Stage A: At risk for heart failure but with no symptoms or structural/functional heart disease. Class I: No symptoms and no limitation in ordinary physical activity. Prediabetes (Based on American Diabetes Association Criteria) Participants must meet at least one of the following criteria for prediabetes: A1C: 5.7%?6.4% Fasting Blood Glucose (FBS): 100?125 mg/dL Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT): 140?199 mg/dL
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Cardiorespiratory Disease Includes any chronic heart disease such as heart failure inability of the heart to pump sufficient blood chronic obstructive pulmonary disease also called COPD coronary artery disease narrowing or blockage of coronary arteries or pulmonary hypertension increased blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs Renal Pulmonary Skin and Gynecological Disorders Renal Disorders Any chronic kidney disease or renal failure acute or chronic impacting kidney function Pulmonary Disorders Conditions like asthma emphysema chronic bronchitis or any form of severe respiratory disease Skin Disorders Severe dermatological conditions such as psoriasis eczema or chronic wounds or infections that could interfere with exercise or pose health risks Gynecological Disorders Any condition affecting the female reproductive system including but not limited to endometriosis fibroids pelvic inflammatory disease or cervical cancer Metabolic and Neuromuscular Disorders Metabolic Disorders Conditions such as diabetes mellitus type one and type two hyperthyroidism hypothyroidism and metabolic syndrome a combination of hypertension high blood sugar excess body fat around the waist and abnormal cholesterol levels Neuromuscular Disorders Conditions affecting the muscles and nervous system such as multiple sclerosis muscular dystrophy or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis also called ALS Haematological and Neurological Disorders Haematological Disorders Disorders like anemia low red blood cell count leukemia blood cancer or any condition affecting blood clotting such as hemophilia or thrombocytopenia Neurological Disorders Conditions affecting the nervous system such as epilepsy stroke Parkinsons disease or dementia Fractures in the Last Three Months Any bone fractures such as fractures of the arms legs ribs or spine that occurred in the last three months due to the potential for further injury during physical activity Ovarian and Breast Cancer Ovarian Cancer or Breast Cancer either current or in remission especially if diagnosed within the past five years as these conditions require specific medical management and may be contraindicated for certain physical activities Hormone Replacement Therapy Within the Past One to Two Years Women who have undergone hormone replacement therapy HRT within the past one to two years for symptoms of menopause as HRT can alter the bodys hormonal balance and affect the response to exercise Surgical Procedures Within the Past One to Two Years Women who have undergone any major surgical procedures such as abdominal joint replacement or gynecological surgeries in the last one to two years which could interfere with their ability to engage in physical activity or pose health risks during exercise Type One and Type Two Diabetes Mellitus Women with type one diabetes insulin dependent or type two diabetes insulin resistance who have poorly controlled blood sugar levels as this condition requires careful management during physical activity and may increase the risk of complications like hypoglycemia or cardiovascular issues
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1.Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure 2.Functional Status [Walking Distance (ms), Walking Time (s), Walking Speed (ms/s)] 3.Pulse Wave Velocity Timepoint: Baseline 4 weeks 12 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| nilTimepoint: nil | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Zaki Anwer
Department of Physiotherapy, Lovely Professional University
Outcome results
None listed