Trial reportEinstein (Sao Paulo, Brazil)2020
Efficacy of a behavior change program on cardiovascular parameters in patients with hypertension: a randomized controlled trial.
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Effectiveness of VAMOS - a Change Behavior Program for Physical Activity and Healthy Eating Promotion - in Hypertensives
Effectiveness and Usability of a Mobile Application to Assist in the Pharmacological and Non-pharmacological Treatment of Arterial Hypertension
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4 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Blood pressure management protocol based on transtheoretical model effectiveness on self- care: A systematic review.Health promotion perspectives · 2024Pooled it
- Potential role of FNDC5 in exercise-induced improvement of cognitive function.Journal of Zhejiang University. Science. B · 2025Review
- Physiotherapy-Led Health Promotion Strategies for People with or at Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases: A Scoping Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic can increase physical inactivity and the global burden of cardiovascular disease.American journal of physiology. Heart and circulatory physiology · 2020Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo investigate the efficacy of a behavior change program named Vida Ativa Melhorando a Saúde on cardiovascular parameters in hypertensive patients.
methodsNinety hypertensive patients aged over 40 years were randomly allocated to one of two groups: Vida Ativa Melhorando a Saúde or Control (n=45 respectively). Patients in the Vida Ativa Melhorando a Saúde group took part in a behavior change program aimed to encourage changes in physical activity levels and eating habits, according to the Social Cognitive Theory. The program consisted of 90-minute weekly group meetings conducted by a physical therapist and a dietitian. One chapter of the educational material (workbook) provided was discussed per meeting. Participants in the Control Group attended a single educative lecture on lifestyle changes. Brachial and central blood pressure, arterial stiffness and endothelial function parameters were measured pre- and post-intervention.
resultsVida Ativa Melhorando a Saúde led to reduction of brachial (131.3±15.8mmHg to 125.1±17.3mmHg; p<0.01) and central (123.6±16.3mmHg to 119.0±20.6mmHg; p=0.02) systolic and brachial diastolic (123.6±16.3mmHg to 119.0±20.6mmHg; p<0.01) blood pressure values, and improvement of post-occlusive reactive hyperemia (from 5.7±2.5mL·100mL-1 to 6.5±2.1mL·100mL-1 tissue·min-1; p=0.04). No changes in body composition, heart rate and arterial stiffness parameters were detected in both groups (p>0.05).
conclusionVida Ativa Melhorando a Saúde program improved blood pressure and microvascular reactivity in hypertensive patients. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT02257268.
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