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NCT07860437
Instructor Interpersonal Behaviours in Classical Pilates as a Pathway to Improve Blood Pressure Control and Well-being in Hypertensive Adults
Conditions: High Blood Pressure (& [Essential Hypertension]), Motivation for Physical Activity, Pilates Method, Interpersonal Communication Competence
Sex: All
Ages: 18 Years – N/A
Healthy volunteers: No
Phase: NA
Enrollment: 96
Sponsor: Instituto Politécnico de Leiria
Location: Pavilhão Municipal Patrícia Sampaio - Tomar Tomar
Summary
The aim of this study is to investigate, during a Classical Pilates programme with participants suffering from high blood pressure, whether supportive communication from the instructor to the participant has any effect on the impact of the practice on physiological (blood pressure) and psychological (retention, motivation, quality of life and life satisfaction) variables, compared with neutral and routine communication.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* adults (≥18 years) with stage 1 or 2 hypertension (SBP 140-179 mmHg and/or DBP 90-119 mmHg) with confirmed diagnosis;
* stable medication regimen for ≥4 weeks;
* no regular Pilates practice in the last 6 months;
* capacity to provide informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria (for safety reasons):
* individuals with uncontrolled hypertension (SBP ≥180 or DBP ≥120 mmHg);
* unstable cardiovascular disease;
* significant uncompensated musculoskeletal pathology;
* absolute contraindication to exercise;
* recent change in antihypertensive medication (\
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07860437). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.
