Health Condition 1: I10- Essential (primary) hypertension
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Nadishodhan pranayam in addition to standard pharmacological treatment.: 10 min of nadishodhan pranayam on first visit and daily for 10 min for 6 weeks.
Control Intervention1: Standard
Sponsors
Non funded
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Newly diagnosed & self-reported cases of Hypertension on medication. 2) Able to follow verbal instructions. 3) Having adequate understanding of English or Hindi. 4) Able to sit without physical discomfort for 10 minutes. 5) Those having smart phone/smart devices and internet access
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Inability to independently provide informed consent. 2) Patients presenting with Hypertensive Emergency. 3) Already practicing any kind of pranayam. 4) Patients who at follow-up practice nadhi shodham pranayam for < 63 days.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To assess the effect of nadhi shodhan pranayama on blood pressureTimepoint: At first visit, immediately after intervention and follow up after 6 weeks. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1) To assess the effect of nadhi shodhan pranayama on heart rate variability (HRV). 2) To assess the effect of nadhi shodhan pranayama on sleep & anxiety.Timepoint: At first visit and follow up after 6 weeks. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactMonika Pathania
AIIMS Rishikesh
Outcome results
None listed