Effects of Beetroot Extract on Blood Pressure and Exercise in Hypertensive Older Women

Recruiting now · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Hypertension, Hypertension (HTN)

In brief

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the acute effects of beetroot extract in older women with high blood pressure. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does beetroot extract affect blood pressure during exercise? Does it change oxygen levels in the muscles? Participants will take a beetroot supplement and perform an aerobic exercise session to check how their bodies respond.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07444138

Run by

São Paulo State University

People needed

20

Starts

2025-10-08

Expected to finish

2026-07-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-03-02

Who can join

Age: 60 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Female sex: Older women aged between 60 and 70 years.
• Physical capability: Absence of health conditions that could compromise performance in the required physical exercise tests.

You may not qualify if…

• Smoking: Current smokers.
• Alcohol use: History of alcohol abuse or excessive alcohol consumption.
• Cardiovascular Disease: Diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases (other than the primary condition of hypertension).

Where it is running

• São Paulo State University (UNESP) — Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil (enrolling)

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