Isometric Hand Grip Training in Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Isometric Hand Grip Training in Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common clinical condition, involving the development of
 arterial hypertension. A Meta analysis study have shown that isometric hand grip training
 promotes blood pressure reduction. It is going to be conducted a clinical trail to determine
 the effects of hand grip training in OSA patients to change the arterial hypertension.
Background: obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common clinical condition, involving the
 development of arterial hypertension. Meta analysis study have shown that isometric hand grip
 strength promotes blood pressure reduction, and its reduction is higher than that observed
 after aerobic training. Objective: to analyze the effects of the isometric hand grip on blood
 pressure changes of patients with uncontrolled arterial hypertension with OSA. Methods: a
 randomized controlled trial involving 18 adults with OSA and uncontrolled arterial
 hypertension of both sexes, randomized between control group (receive general guidelines) and
 hand grip group. 12 weeks of training with load equivalent to 30% of maximum voluntary
 capacity was performed. All participants will be submitted for evaluation of blood pressure
 (BP) central and brachial, pulse wave velocity, full polysomnography,before and after the
 study protocol (the change from the baseline at 12 weeks). Expected results: the authors
 believe that hand grip training can change (reduce) blood pressure in patient with OSA.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  OSA diagnose based on polysomnography,

 -  Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI) > 5,

 -  arterial hypertension (systolic arterial pressure > 140 mmHg or diastolic arterial
 pressure > 90 mmHg)

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  other heart disease