Alternate nostril breathing plus aerobic interval exercise for high blood pressure

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This interventional study enrolls adults 25–50 with stage 1–2 hypertension and randomizes them to aerobic interval training with or without alternate nostril breathing. Participants attend supervised exercise and breathing sessions at Foundation University College of Physical Therapy in Islamabad. Primary outcomes include changes in systolic and diastolic blood pressure and rate pressure product, with secondary measures including quality of life. Baseline screening excludes smokers, pregnant women, active infections, and those with musculoskeletal or neurological limitations or contraindications to exercise.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults aged 25- 50 years -males and females
* Patients diagnosed with stage 1 hypertension 130 - 139 / 80 - 89 mmHg and stage 2 hypertension, BP level ≥140/90 mmHg. according to AHA/ACC 2017 Guidelines-Individuals who are able to understand and follow the instructions for exercise

Exclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosed with any current infections
* subjects with diagnosed musculoskeletal or neurological conditions which hinder participation in physical activity program
* Active Smokers
* Those with any contraindication to exercise testing or training.
* Pregnant females

Where it's running

• Foundation University College of Physical Therapy, Islamabad, 44000
  Rawalpindi, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Sameen Fatima, DPT
• Email: sameenfatimaniazi@gmail.com
• Phone: 03335169660

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.