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Effect of home-based isometric handgrip exercise with commercially available device on blood pressure in hypertensive older adults: a randomized controlled trial

Effect of home-based isometric handgrip exercise with commercially available device on blood pressure in hypertensive older adults: a randomized controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20200817003
Enrollment
16
Registered
2020-08-17
Start date
2020-10-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

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

Conditions

Hypertensive older adults

Interventions

4 sets of 2&#45
minutes of 25&#45
50% MVC handgrip contraction using resistance handgrip device&#44
with 1 minute resting between exercises&#44
with chosen hand,4 sets of 2&#45
minutes non&#45
resistive hand exercise with 1 minute resting between exercises&#44
with chosen hand
Experimental Procedure/Surgery,Active Comparator Procedure/Surgery
Isometric handgrip exercise with resistance handgrip device,Non&#45
resistive hand exercise

Sponsors

Ratchadapiseksompotch Fund, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to 100 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Elderly adults, aged 60 years or more. 2. Diagnosed and being treated for hypertension, whether receiving pharmacotherapy or not. 3. Maximum grip strength ranging from 10-40kg. 4. Literate and willing to join the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Resting SBP≥160 or DBP≥100. 2. Contraindicated for resistance exercise: 2.1. Recent myocardial infarction / CABG within 12weeks 2.2. Arrhythmia 2.3. Acute congestive heart failure 2.4. Unstable angina 2.5. Severe joint or muscle pain during unresisted movement 2.6. Inflammatory neuromuscular disease 3. Musculoskeletal problems preventing handgrip exercise such as 3.1. Trigger finger 3.2. Carpal tunnel syndrome 3.3. De Quervain’s tenosynovitis 3.4. Rheumatoid arthritis 3.5. Osteoarthritis of hand

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Resting systolic blood pressure 0, 8 weeks Automated digital blood pressure monitor—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Heart rate 0, 8weeks Automated digital blood pressure monitor,Handgrip strength 0, 8weeks Digital dynamometer,Resting diastolic blood pressure 0, 8weeks Automated digital blood pressure monitor—

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactTanya Jitkaew

Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University

tanyajitkaew@gmail.com0894561417

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026