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Effect of Slow Deep Breathing Exercises on Early Kidney Function Marker (Serum Cystatin C) in Patients with High Blood Pressure A Randomized Controlled Trial

Effect Of Slow Deep Breathing On Serum Cystatin C In Hypertensive Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/06/111760
Enrollment
74
Registered
2026-06-03
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-22

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

Intervention1: Slow deep breathing: Perform diaphragmatic breathing at 6 breaths per minute (5s inhale, 5s exhale). Session duration: 15 minutes twice daily (morning and evening), 5 days per week. Tot

Sponsors

Adarsh G R
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: confirmed primary hypertension willing to provide informed consent able to perform the exercise as in screening session

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: secondary hypertension chronic kidney disease diabetes mellitus history of heart failure copd thyroid disorders current malignancies use od systemic corticosteroids pregnancy and breastfeeding any yoga or breathing exercises unwilling to comply with the protocol

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Primary outcome: Serum cystatin C (mg/L) Timepoint: Mesured at baseline and 12 weeks—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Systolic blood pressure (SBP, mmHg), diastolic blood pressure (DBP, mmHg), mean arterial pressure (MAP, mmHg), and resting heart rate (bpm)Timepoint: Measured at baseline and 12 weeks.—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactAdarsh G R

Pushpagiri Institute of medical sciences and research centre

vikramgowda@pushpagiri.in9562947479

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 29, 2026