Essential hypertension hypertension,
Conditions
Interventions
Dial of wall hanging clock was colored to mark a sign for inspiration and expiration each 5 second cycle to guided slow breathing exercise.
Experimental Device
clock-
guided slow breathing exercise
Sponsors
Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University
Faculty of Medicine,
Chiang Mai University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Essential hypertensive patients aged more than 18 years with elevated SBP 140-149 mmHg and/or DBP 90-99 mmHg. Constantly used the same antihypertensive drugs and at the same doses for at least 2 weeks prior to the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Elevated SBP > 160 mmHg and/or DBP > 100 mmHg, suspected of secondary hypertension, diabetes mellitus, chronic renal failure with serum creatinine > 2 mg/dl, active ischaemic heart disease, congestive heart failure, other major organ failure, pregnancy, and impaired vision.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Blood pressure 8 weeks mercury sphygmomanometer | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Blood pressure lowering 4 weeks and 8 weeks Office blood pressure measurement was done with the same validated mercury sphygmomanometer ,Office measurement of heart rate 4 weeks and 8 weeks physical examination | — |
Contacts
Public ContactNatapong Kosachunhanun
Chiang Mai University
Outcome results
None listed