Effects of Acupuncture Versus Deep Breathing Exercises on Hypertensive Pregnant Women in the Third Trimester

Effects of Acupuncture Versus Deep Breathing Exercises on Hypertensive Pregnant Women in the Third Trimester. A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT07478965

Enrollment

Registered

2026-03-18

Start date

2025-08-27

Completion date

2026-01-20

Last updated

2026-03-23

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Conditions

Hypertension ,Pregnancy

Keywords

Acupuncture, Deep breathing exercise, Hypertension, Third trimester

Brief summary

investigate the effect of diaphragmatic deep breathing exercises versus acupuncture hypertensive adults This study is expected to provide significant health benefits for pregnant females in the third trimester suffering from hypertension.

Detailed description

The study contributes to lowering the risk of hypertension complications in the pregnant women in the third trimester through a study investigate the effect of diaphragmatic deep breathing exercises versus acupuncture on prehypertensive or hypertensive adults

Interventions

DEVICEAcupuncture

traditional Chinese medicine practice that involves inserting fine needles into specific points on the body to promote healing and balance.

OTHERDeep breathing exercise

Deep breathing exercises can significantly reduce stress and anxiety, improve focus, and enhance overall well-being.

Study design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

FACTORIAL

Primary purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)

Masking description

Double (Participant, Investigator)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

FEMALE

Age

25 Years to 35 Years

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

* pregnant women in the third trimester * suffering from hypertension * age ranged between 25-35

Exclusion criteria

* Uncontrolled diabetes * Rhumatoid arthritis * Any respiratory disease like athma * osteoporosis * Any kind of infection

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Blood pressure	2 weeks	A sphygmomanometer is an instrument used to measure blood pressure. Normally value ranged from 100-140 on systole and 60-90 on diastole An inflatable cuff that wraps around the upper arm. A measuring unit, which can be a mercury manometer or an aneroid gauge, that records the pressure.

Countries

Egypt

Contacts

PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORKerolous IS Kelini

Al-Zaytoonah University

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 24, 2026