Wall Squat Exercise to Help Control Blood Pressure in Adults With Hypertension
Tests wall squat exercise for blood pressure in adults with essential hypertension.
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Registry title: Effects of Isometric Wall Squat Training on Blood Pressure in Adults With Hypertension
Key facts
- Where
- Seoul, South KoreaSee the site
Where in South Korea
- Korea University Guro HospitalSeoul, South KoreaTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Korea University Guro Hospital
- Trial code
- NCT07868822
- Record updated
- 9 October 2026
- Original description
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate whether 12 weeks of isometric wall squat (IWS) exercise can improve blood pressure control and blood pressure variability in adults with essential hypertension. Blood pressure changes during daily activities and sleep will be assessed using a ring-type continuous blood pressure monitoring device (CART BP). The primary outcome is the change in 24-hour mean systolic blood pressure after 12 weeks compared with standard hypertension care.Read full original descriptionShow less
Antihypertensive Effects of Isometric Wall Squat Training Monitored by a Ring-Type Continuous Blood Pressure Device (CART BP): A Randomized Controlled Trial
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate whether 12 weeks of isometric wall squat (IWS) exercise can improve blood pressure control and blood pressure variability in adults with essential hypertension. Blood pressure changes during daily activities and sleep will be assessed using a ring-type continuous blood pressure monitoring device (CART BP). The primary outcome is the change in 24-hour mean systolic blood pressure after 12 weeks compared with standard hypertension care.
Inclusion: Adult men and women aged 19 years or older; Patients diagnosed with essential hypertension and undergoing outpatient follow-up; Subjects whose antihypertensive medication has been stably maintained for at least 4 weeks prior to enrollment; Clinic blood pressure of systolic blood pressure (SBP) ≥130 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) ≥80 mmHg; Participants who are able to perform wall squats and who have provided written informed consent after receiving an explanation of the study and reviewing the informed consent form.
Exclusion: Participants with unstable angina or a diagnosis of myocardial infarction or stroke within the past 6 months; Participants diagnosed with New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class III-IV heart failure, severe valvular heart disease, or severe arrhythmia; Participants with severe knee, hip, or spinal disorders that prevent them from performing wall squats; Participants with severe renal or hepatic disease or severe cognitive impairment; Participants aged 65 years or older who have a score of 3-5 (frail) on the K-FRAIL scale. However, such participants may be allowed to participate on an individual basis, following consultation with the Principal Investigator, if the treating physician clinically determines that the intervention can be performed safely; Participants who are currently pregnant or have the potential to become pregnant.