N/A
Completed N=20
Taekwondo Training and Postmenopausal Women With Stage-2 Hypertension
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03544307 ↗Enrolled (actual)
20
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Aug 2019
Primary outcomePrimary: Blood Epinephrine Levels — 39.3; 46.2 pg/mL
Summary
Aging is associated with hormonal imbalances and progressive decreases in arterial health and function. It is crucial to prevent or reduce the negative effects of aging on hormonal balance and the vasculature by implementing appropriate lifestyle interventions, such as exercise training. We examined the effects of a 12-week Taekwondo training program on blood catecholamines, arterial stiffness (pulse wave velocity, PWV), blood pressure (BP), resting heart rate, and muscular strength in postmenopausal women with stage 2 hypertension.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Blood Epinephrine Levels |
39.3; 46.2 | — |
| PRIMARY Blood Norepinephrine Levels |
232.2; 330 | — |
| SECONDARY Arterial Stiffness |
7.67; 8.48 | — |
| SECONDARY Systolic Blood Pressure |
130; 142 | — |
| SECONDARY Hand Grip Strength |
27; 24 | — |
| SECONDARY Diastolic Blood Pressure |
87; 97 | — |
| SECONDARY Leg Strength |
41; 38 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Be diagnosed with stage-2 hypertension
- Be postmenopausal
- Be between 65 and 85 years old
Exclusion Criteria
- Known cardiovascular, metabolic or renal diseases
- Physical limitations that prohibit exercise
- Participates in regular exercise
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03544307). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.