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Stress and quality of life among hosewives with high blood pressure, and the role of breathing exercises and meditation in stress reduction

Assessment of perceived stress and quality of life among homemakers with hypertension and the effectiveness of a pranayama and dhyana intervention in community based settings: A quasi experimental study.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2017/11/010535
Enrollment
426
Registered
2017-11-16
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: I10- Essential (primary) hypertension Health Condition 2: null- Perceived stress, Quality of Life, Hypertension

Interventions

Intervention1: Pranayama and Dhyana: 45 minutes of Pranyama and Dhyana classes for 5 days a week for 2 weeks by a trained professional from the Department of Yoga, KMC Manipal. A follow up session of

Sponsors

Kasturba Medical College Manipal
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Phase 1: Cross-sectional Study Inclusion criteria: Homemakers above 30yrs age residing in field practice area, diagnosed with hypertension and on anti-hypertensive medications since > 1 year. Phase 2: Interventional Study Inclusion criteria for intervention arm: Willing to participate in yoga program for 6 months.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Phase 1 Intervention study Exclusion criteria: a. Women with any documented psychological disorders and on medication. b. Pregnant or lactating women. Phase 2 Interventional study Exclusion criteria for Intervention arm a.Those currently practicing yoga or any other form of stress reduction techniques for a month or more. b.Women with knee pain and unable to sit down on the floor for 30 mins. c.Suffering from any documented complication of hypertension or diabetes mellitus. d.Pregnant, lactating women, bronchial asthma patients. e.BMI > 30 Kg/m2

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1.To assess the perceived stress levels and quality of life among homemakers above the age of 30 yrs with hypertension. 2. To study the determinants of perceived stress and quality of life. 3. To assess the effectiveness of pranayama and dhyana with respect to perceived stress, quality of life and blood pressure. Timepoint: 1.baseline 2. at end of 3 months 3. at end of 6 months—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
changes in pulse rate, BMI, blood sugar and lipid profileTimepoint: 1.baseline 2. at end of 3 months 3. at end of 6 months—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactAvinash Shetty

Kasturba Medical College-Manipal

avinash.shetty@manipal.edu9845889598

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026