The Effect of 12-Week Aerobic Training Combined with a Low-Sodium Diet on Blood Pressure and Pulmonary Function in Obese Elderly Adults with Hypertension

The Effect of 12 week of Aerobic Exercise Combined with a Low-Sodium Diet on Blood Pressure and Pulmonary Function in Obese Elderly Individuals with Hypertension

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20260125068657N1

Enrollment

Registered

2026-02-27

Start date

2026-03-11

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-01

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Conditions

Hypertension. Other secondary pulmonary hypertension

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Combined Group

Receives aerobic exercise (3 sessions/week, 12 weeks) combined with a low-sodium diet (<2g sodium/day). Intervention 2: Intervention group: Exercise Group

Receives only the aerobic exercise program. Intervention 3: Intervention group: Diet Group

Receives only the low-sodium diet. Intervention 4: Control group: Receives usual care without the specific exercise or dietary intervention of this study.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

60 Years to 75 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age = 60 years, and provision of informed consent. Obesity (BMI = 30 kg/m²) stage 1 or 2 hypertension on stable pharmacological treatment Medical clearance for moderate-intensity exercise Absence of acute cardio-pulmonary diseases No regular participation in structured exercise programs or a low-sodium diet in the past 6 months

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Serious or uncontrolled comorbidities (e.g., cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, or diabetes). Use of medications affecting blood pressure or body weight (other than stable antihypertensive therapy) Having severe orthopedic limitations Active smoking within the past year

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure. Timepoint: Study baseline, Week 6, and post-intervention at Week 12. Method of measurement: Measured using a calibrated digital sphygmomanometer after 5 minutes of seated rest.;Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEV1). Timepoint: Study baseline and post-intervention at Week 12. Method of measurement: Measured using a spirometer according to standard ATS/ERS guidelines.;Forced Vital Capacity (FVC). Timepoint: Study baseline and post-intervention at Week 12. Method of measurement: Measured using a spirometer according to standard ATS/ERS guidelines.;FEV1/FVC Ratio. Timepoint: Study baseline and post-intervention at Week 12. Method of measurement: Measured using a spirometer according to standard ATS/ERS guidelines.	—

Measure

Time frame

Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure. Timepoint: Study baseline, Week 6, and post-intervention at Week 12. Method of measurement: Measured using a calibrated digital sphygmomanometer after 5 minutes of seated rest.;Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEV1). Timepoint: Study baseline and post-intervention at Week 12. Method of measurement: Measured using a spirometer according to standard ATS/ERS guidelines.;Forced Vital Capacity (FVC). Timepoint: Study baseline and post-intervention at Week 12. Method of measurement: Measured using a spirometer according to standard ATS/ERS guidelines.;FEV1/FVC Ratio. Timepoint: Study baseline and post-intervention at Week 12. Method of measurement: Measured using a spirometer according to standard ATS/ERS guidelines.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactRastegar Hoseini

Razi University

R.hoseini@razi.ac.ir+98 83 3428 3270

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026