Additional Effect of Coherent Breathing With Aerobic Exercise on Cardiopulmonary Parameters and Quality of Life in Stage 1 Hypertensive Individuals

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Conditions studied: Stage 1 Hypertensives

In brief

This study will use a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the added effects of coherent breathing combined with aerobic exercise versus aerobic exercise alone in 40 adults aged 30-65 with stage 1 hypertension. Participants will be randomly assigned to an intervention group (aerobic exercise plus coherent breathing) or a control group (aerobic exercise only) and will undergo a 4-week program with 5 sessions per week. Cardiopulmonary parameters-including blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and rate pressure product-will be measured, and quality of life will be assessed using the MINICHAL questionnaire at baseline, 2 weeks, and post-intervention. Data will be analyzed using SPSS version 21.0. The study aims to determine whether coherent breathing provides additional benefits, offering a cost-effective, non-pharmacological strategy for hypertension management in low-resource settings.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07573683

Run by

Foundation University Islamabad

People needed

40

Starts

2026-02-28

Expected to finish

2026-05-15

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-07

Who can join

Age: 30 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 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.

You may not qualify if…

• 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 it is running

• Foundation University Islamabad — Islamabad, Pakistan (enrolling)

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