Primary hypertension. Essential (primary) hypertension
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: 30 minutes of fast walking in 40- 60% of maximum heart rate reserve, 5 days a week. Intervention 2: Control group: During implementation, no additional interventio
Lifestyle
Intervention group: 30 minutes of fast walking in 40- 60% of maximum heart rate reserve, 5 days a week.
Control group: During implementation, no additional intervention by researchers provide to the control group
Sponsors
Tarbiat Modares University, Vice Chancellor Of Research
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
No minimum to 69 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria were that patients should be diagnosed with primary hypertension; have a systolic BP of less than 170 mm hg; be taking at least one anti hypertension medication; have completed at least 4th grade education, have no orthopedic limitations to walking; be cleared for moderate-intensity walking by a cardiologist; have a current PA level that is less than the criterion (30 minutes of fast walking five days a week); be in the stage of pre- contemplation, contemplation or preparation; and be = 69 years of age. Exclusion criteria were diagnosis of cardiovascular disease, diabetes or depression; history of heart attack or stroke; and taking drugs for weight loss
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Physical activity. Timepoint: 3 and 6 month. Method of measurement: Questionnaire. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Blood pressure. Timepoint: 3 month. Method of measurement: Holter monitoring 24 hour. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactZahra Motlagh
Tarbiat Modares University
Outcome results
None listed