Author(s) |
Hansford, Harrison J
Parmenter, Belinda J
Mcleod, Kelly A
Wewege, Michael A
Smart, Neil A
Schutte, Alette E
Jones, Matthew D
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Publication Date |
2021-11
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Abstract |
<p>High blood pressure (BP) is a global health challenge. Isometric resistance training (IRT) has demonstrated antihypertensive effects, but safety data are not available, thereby limiting its recommendation for clinical use. We conducted a systematic review of randomized controlled trials comparing IRT to controls in adults with elevated BP (systolic ≥130 mmHg/diastolic ≥85 mmHg). This review provides an update to office BP estimations and is the first to investigate 24-h ambulatory BP, central BP, and safety. Data were analyzed using a random-effects meta-analysis. We assessed the risk of bias with the Cochrane risk of bias tool and the quality of evidence with GRADE. Twenty-four trials were included (<i>n</i> = 1143; age = 56 ± 9 years, 56% female). IRT resulted in clinically meaningful reductions in office systolic (-6.97 mmHg, 95% CI -8.77 to -5.18, <i>p</i> < 0.0001) and office diastolic BP (-3.86 mmHg, 95% CI -5.31 to -2.41, <i>p</i> < 0.0001). Novel findings included reductions in central systolic (-7.48 mmHg, 95% <i>p</i> = 0.02) but not 24-h systolic BP (-2.77 mmHg, 95% CI -6.80 to 1.25, <i>p</i> = 0.18). These results are very low/low certainty with high heterogeneity. There was no significant increase in the risk of IRT, risk ratio (1.12, 95% CI 0.47 to 2.68, <i>p</i> = 0.8), or the risk difference (1.02, 95% CI 1.00 to 1.03, <i>p</i> = 0.13). This means that there is one adverse event per 38,444 bouts of IRT. IRT appears safe and may cause clinically relevant reductions in BP (office, central BP, and 24-h diastolic). High-quality trials are required to improve confidence in these findings. PROSPERO (CRD42020201888); OSF (https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/H58BZ).</p>
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Citation |
Hypertension Research, 44(11), p. 1373-1384
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ISSN |
1348-4214
0916-9636
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Publisher |
Nature Publishing Group
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Title |
The effectiveness and safety of isometric resistance training for adults with high blood pressure: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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Type of document |
Journal Article
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Publication
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