Combined Effects of Alternate Nostril Breathing and Aerobic Interval Training on Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Products in Patients With Hypertension

Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Hypertension (HTN) is the foremost preventable risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause mortality, contributing to over 7 million deaths annually within the nearly 17 million attributed to CVD. Effective management through lifestyle modifications, including aerobic exercises specifically interval training presents a promising avenue for blood pressure regulation by promoting vasodilation and regulating the autonomic nervous system. Likewise, alternate nostril breathing has demonstrated efficacy in lowering blood pressure by optimizing oxygenation and improving endothelial function but their combined effect on BP measures is yet to be determined. Hence this study aims to determine the combined effects of aerobic interval training with and without alternate nostril breathing on blood pressure, rate pressure product and quality of life in patients with hypertension.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 25
Maximum Age: 50
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• 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

Locations
Other Locations
Pakistan
Foundation University College of Physical Therapy, Islamabad, 44000
RECRUITING
Rawalpindi
Contact Information
Primary
Sameen Fatima, DPT
sameenfatimaniazi@gmail.com
03335169660
Backup
Zara Khalid, PhD
zara.khalid@fui.edu.pk
03335415822
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-01-15
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-02-15
Participants
Target number of participants: 36
Treatments
Experimental: Interventional group (Group B)
Patients in this group will perform alternative nostril breathing along with aerobic interval training.~A protocol of total 5 weeks. Three sessions per week on alternate days will be done under the supervision of physiotherapist.~All outcome measurements would be performed first at baseline and terminal after the 5 weeks intervention period
Active_comparator: Interventional group (Group A)
Patients in tis group will perform aerobic interval training. A protocol of total 5 weeks. Three sessions per week on alternate days will be done under the supervision of physiotherapist.~All outcome measurements would be performed first at baseline and terminal after the 5 weeks intervention period
Sponsors
Leads: Foundation University Islamabad

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