Health Condition 1: I10- Essential (primary) hypertension
Conditions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age 40 to 60 Years Both Genders. Individuals diagnosed with hypertension by the physician over a period of one year. Individuals only on Anti-hypertensive medications. Individuals whose blood pressure is stable and controlled, ideally through medication. Individuals who have the Ability to perform the 6MWT (without severe limitations or comorbid conditions preventing physical activity)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Individuals on other medications rather than or along with anti-hypertensive like Beta-blocker or anticoagulants. Individuals who are psychologically unstable and on medications. In the past week there should be no fluctuations in the blood pressure. Individuals with secondary complications like end organ damage. Individuals with any orthopaedic or neurological problem which may affect walking. Individuals should not have had recent surgery, acute illnesses, or conditions that might affect cardiovascular function. Individuals with other major cardiovascular conditions (e.g., coronary artery disease, heart failure) or severe comorbidities (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. If an individual is pregnant, as pregnancy can affect cardiovascular physiology, which could alter PCI measurement and participant safety.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To obtain the Physiological Cost Index during the 6-Minute Walk Test in hypertensive individuals.Timepoint: outcome measures are taken after completion of 6 Minute walk test. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To obtain the rating of perceived exertion in hypertensive individuals during the 6-Minute Walk Test.Timepoint: Scale is taken after completion of 6 Minute walk test. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
SDM college of Physiotherapy