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Impact of high intensity interval training on cardiovascular health in prehypertensive post menopausal women

Impact of high intensity interval training on cardiovascular health in prehypertensive post menopausal women.A randomized controlled trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/03/106385
Enrollment
54
Registered
2026-03-17
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-30

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: I10- Essential (primary) hypertension

Interventions

Intervention1: High Intensity Interval Training: Perform a 5-minute warm-up at low intensity exercise such as
arm circles and shoulder rolls, leg swings, hip circles. HRmax will be calculated using Haskell and fox formula
Target heart rate will be calculated using Karvonen s formula Alternate between 4 6 intervals of high-intensity exercises Follow each high-intensity interval with 1 2 minutes of active recovery End e
seated leg extensions, seated marches, arm raises without weights, shoulder rolls. Manage stress through breathing exercises. Light stretching The intervention will consist of general exercise progra

Sponsors

Narayana Hrudayalaya Institute of Physiotherapy
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Postmenopausal women 2. Age range: Typically, 45 60 years. 3. Prehypertension diagnosis: Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) 120 139 mmHg and/or Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP) 80 89 mmHg (not on antihypertensive medication). 4. Moderately active (not engaged in structured exercise programs). 5. Ability to provide informed consent and adhere to study proto

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Established hypertension (SBP greater than 140 mmHg or DBP greater than 90 mmHg) requiring medications. 2. Prior history of heart attack, stroke, peripheral artery disease. 3. Uncontrolled metabolic disorders (e.g, diabetes, severe dyslipidaemia). 4. Severe orthopaedic or musculoskeletal conditions preventing participation in HIIT. 5. Use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) that could impact cardiovascular measures. 6. Participation in another structured exercise intervention within the past six months. 7. Cognitive impairment or neurological disorders such as Alzheimer s, Parkinson s affecting adherence.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
6-Minute Walk TestTimepoint: Baseline (before starting intervention) After 4 weeks of intervention—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
BP measurementTimepoint: Baseline (before starting intervention) After 4 weeks of intervention—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Mary Simi Simon Khizakuden

Narayana Hrudayalaya Institute of Physiotherapy

drsimisimon@gmail.com9606402298

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 4, 2026