Effect of diaphragmatic breathing exercise on heart rate and blood pressure

Comparison of diaphragmatic breathing exercise and active cycle of breathing technique on heart rate and blood pressure in patients with hypertension

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20201024049129N1

Enrollment

Registered

2021-08-18

Start date

2021-03-14

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-08-30

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Conditions

Hypertension. Essential (primary) hypertension

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercise : Patiemt will be in semi fowler position. Therapist will place one hand on rectus abdominis below anterior costal.margin. After

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

45 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with age range 45-65 years Patients clinically diagnosed with hypertension Patients who will give consent to abide by treatment for 4 weeks.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of precious surgery History of rib fracture Any neurological problem Patients with respiratory disease Patients with coronary artery disease Pregnant females

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure. Timepoint: Pre Intervention and Post Intervention for all 4 weeks. Method of measurement: Mercury Spygmomanometer.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Heart rate. Timepoint: Pre intervention and post intervention at the end of each day for 4 weeks. Method of measurement: By pulse oximeter in minutes.	—

Countries

Pakistan

Contacts

Public ContactKhazima Asif

Riphah International University

khazimaasif73@gmail.com+92 334 4886859

Outcome results

None listed

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