Coherent breathing combined with aerobic exercise for adults with stage 1 hypertension
Additional Effect of Coherent Breathing With Aerobic Exercise on Cardiopulmonary Parameters and Quality of Life in Stage 1 Hypertensive Individuals
See if adding coherent (slow, paced) breathing to regular aerobic exercise helps adults aged 30–65 with stage 1 hypertension lower blood pressure and improve heart and breathing measures.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 30 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Foundation University Islamabad Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Islamabad) |
| Trial ID | NCT07573683 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial will enroll 40 adults aged 30–65 with stage 1 hypertension and assign them to aerobic exercise with coherent breathing or aerobic exercise alone for a 4-week program with five sessions per week. Cardiopulmonary measures (blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, rate pressure product) and quality of life (MINICHAL questionnaire) will be recorded at baseline, 2 weeks, and after the program. The intervention compares the additive effect of a paced breathing technique (≈5–6 breaths/minute) when combined with standard aerobic sessions. Data will be analyzed using SPSS version 21.0 to determine whether the combined approach yields greater short-term improvements.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults 30–65 years old with stage 1 hypertension (130–139/80–89 mmHg), mild-to-moderate physical activity level, and the ability to follow instructions are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People with uncontrolled hypertension, unstable cardiac disease, advanced coronary disease, significant lung disease, or major musculoskeletal/neurological limits are unlikely to benefit or be eligible.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the combined approach could offer a low-cost, non-drug way to lower blood pressure and improve cardiopulmonary function and quality of life for people with stage 1 hypertension.
How similar studies have performed: Prior small trials of slow or paced breathing and aerobic exercise have shown modest blood pressure and autonomic benefits, but large, longer randomized trials of coherent breathing added to exercise are limited.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Both male and female genders. * Adults aged 30-65 years. * Patients diagnosed with stage 1 hypertension 130-139/80-89mm Hg according to ACC/AHA 2017 guidelines. * Mild to moderate physical activity level on IPAQ questionnaire. * Individuals able to understand and follow the instructions. Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed uncontrolled hypertensive patients. * Unstable angina, MI, heart failure, advanced CAD patients, COPD, Asthma. * Severe neurological, musculoskeletal or gynecological conditions which limit participation in the study. * Recent history of fracture.
Where this trial is running
Islamabad
- Foundation University Islamabad — Islamabad, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Kainat Zahra, MSPT-CPPT
- Email: zahrakainat99@gmail.com
- Phone: 03367343005
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.