The effect of pedal cadence on a
cycle ergometer on blood pressure reduction in individuals with hypertension:
a systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Antonov A.G., Miroshnikov A.B., Rybakova P.D., Smolensky
A.V.
ABSTRACT
Aerobic exercise (walking,
swimming, bicycling, etc.) is an important component of lifestyle modification
for the prevention and control of arterial hypertension (AH). The aim of this
study was to conduct a systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs)
to investigate the relationship between pedal cadence on a cycle ergometer and
blood pressure (BP) levels in individuals with hypertension (AH).
Methods. The study
was conducted in accordance with the Preferred
Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.
Literature searches were performed in the following
databases: PubMed, MedNar, Cochrane Library, Epistemonikos, and eLibrary. No
restrictions on date or language were applied.
Results. A total
of 199 records were identified across the databases. However, none of the
studies met the inclusion criteria. As a result of a systematic search in
multiple electronic databases (PubMed, MedNar,
Cochrane Library, Epistemonikos, and eLibrary) without date or language restrictions, the review
did not identify any RCTs investigating the potential impact of different pedal
cadences on BP in individuals with AH.
Conclusion. We
consider it appropriate to publish our findings, as this study has identified a
gap in the literature regarding the relationship between pedal cadence and
elevated BP in individuals with AH.
Keywords: pedal
cadence, cycling cadence, cycle ergometry, hypertension,
cardiovascular diseases.
For citation:
Antonov A.G., Miroshnikov A.B., Rybakova P.D.,
Smolensky A.V. The effect of pedal cadence on a cycle ergometer on blood pressure reduction in individuals
with hypertension: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.
International Journal of Heart and Vascular Diseases. 2025. 13(45): 38-45. DOI:
10.24412/2311-1623-2025-45-46-52