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Additional Effects of Pilates Breathing and Diaphragmatic Breathing Combined With Moderate Intensity Continuous Treadmill Training on Blood Pressure, Chest Expansion, Pulmonary Function and Quality Of Life in Pre-hypertensive Patients

RecruitingNAAges 20 Years - 55 YearsAllFoundation University Islamabad
NCT07529821 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Pre-hypertension is defined as systolic blood pressure between 120-139mmHg or diastolic blood pressure between 80-89mmHg and is considered a risk factor for developing hypertension. Early lifestyle interventions such as aerobic exercise and breathing techniques may help prevent progression to hypertension. This randomised controlled trial aims to determine the additional effects of pilates breathing and diaphragmatic breathing combined with moderate-intensity continuous treadmill training on blood pressure, chest expansion, pulmonary function and quality of life in pre-hypertensive patients. A total of 45 participants will be randomly allocated into three groups: treadmill training with pilates breathing, tredmill training with diaphragmtic brething and treadmill training alone. The intervention will be conducted for 6 weeks. Outcome measures including blood pressure, pulmonary functio

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Prehypertensive individuals (SBP 120-139 mmHg or DBP 80-89 mmHg) * Age 20-55 years * Both male and female * Sedentary individuals according to IPAQ * Willing to participate and provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed hypertension (≥140/90 mmHg) * Cardiopulmonary diseases (COPD, asthma, CAD, heart failure) * Musculoskeletal conditions preventing exercise * Neurological disorders * Pregnancy * Participation in structured exercise in last 3 months
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What it tests

  • Treadmill Training (Moderate-intensity continuous training)
  • Pilates Breathing
  • Diaphragmatic Breathing
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Where

1 site
Foundation University Islamabad
Islamabad, Pakistan
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