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Walking and Energy Use in People with High Blood Pressure

Physiological Cost Index During Walking In Individuals With Hypertension. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/07/090682
Enrollment
80
Registered
2025-07-10
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-07-21

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

Interventions

Sponsors

Jain Mili Mahavir
Lead Sponsor

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

MeasureTime 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

MeasureTime 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

Public ContactDr Sangeeta Appannavar

SDM college of Physiotherapy

milijainmk13@gmail.com8080912021

Outcome results

None listed

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