Hypertension
Conditions
Keywords
Zumba, Hypertension, Blood Pressure, Physical Activity, Body Composition, Psychological Outcomes
Brief summary
This study aims to evaluate the effects of a 10-week Zumba-based exercise program performed three times per week on blood pressure in adults with hypertension. In addition to the primary outcome of blood pressure, secondary outcomes including medication control, body composition (body weight, body fat percentage, and muscle mass), and psychological outcomes (anxiety, depression, quality of life, emotional well-being, and sleep quality) will be assessed. Participants will be assigned to either an intervention group, performing the Zumba program, or a control group maintaining their usual lifestyle. Measurements will be conducted at baseline and after the intervention period to determine the effectiveness of the program.
Detailed description
Hypertension is a major public health concern associated with increased cardiovascular risk. Regular physical activity has been shown to improve blood pressure control and overall health outcomes. Zumba, as a form of aerobic exercise combining dance and music, may represent an engaging and effective intervention to improve adherence to physical activity programs. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of a 10-week Zumba-based exercise intervention, performed three times per week, on blood pressure in adults with hypertension. Secondary objectives include the assessment of changes in medication use, body composition (body weight, body fat percentage, and muscle mass), and psychological outcomes, including anxiety and depression symptoms, quality of life, emotional well-being, and sleep quality. Participants will be allocated to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will participate in supervised Zumba sessions, while the control group will maintain their usual daily activities. All participants will undergo assessments at baseline and after the 10-week intervention period.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALZumba fitness programme
Aquí tienes la descripción para el campo de intervención en ClinicalTrials.gov: A 10-week supervised Zumba Fitness programme consisting of three 50-minute sessions per week on non-consecutive days. Each session was structured in three phases: a warm-up (7 minutes), a main part (36 minutes) based on choreographed Latin dance rhythms (merengue, salsa, reggaeton, cumbia, bachata, among others) following a wave-like intensity pattern, and a cool-down (7 minutes). Sessions were led by a certified Zumba Instructor Network (ZIN) instructor with more than 10 years of experience. Internal load was self-regulated by participants using the Borg CR-10 scale, targeting moderate-to-hard effort levels (RPE 4-6). The control group maintained their usual sedentary lifestyle without participating in any structured exercise programme during the intervention period.
Sponsors
Universidad de Extremadura
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
Participants will be randomly assigned to either a Zumba-based exercise intervention group or a control group maintaining their usual lifestyle, in a parallel design.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Clinical diagnosis of hypertension defined as SBP ≥ 130 mmHg and/or DBP ≥ 80 mmHg * Sedentary behaviour during the past 12 months (no regular structured physical activity) * Age 18 years or older * Medical clearance to participate in supervised physical activity * Not having regularly practised Zumba or other dance disciplines during the previous 12 months
Exclusion criteria
* resence of orthopaedic, neurological, or cardiovascular conditions contraindicating exercise * Unstable or uncontrolled hypertension * Participation in any other structured exercise programme during the intervention period * Missing more than 10% of the total sessions (more than 3 sessions) * Presence of any condition that would prevent safe completion of the programme
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure | Baseline and 10 weeks | Blood pressure will be measured at baseline and after the 10-week intervention using a validated sphygmomanometer. |
Countries
Spain
Outcome results
None listed