hypertension and blood pressure meditation,
Conditions
Interventions
walking meditation in Buddhist medthod,
for 20 minutes per day in the evening of everyday for 30 days,Patients incontrol group have satandard treatment and normal lifetyles as they wish.
Experimental Behavioral,No Intervention Other
Walking meditation,Control
Sponsors
KhonKaen university
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
40 Years to 79 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Age 40-79 years old 2. Blood pressure 140-159/90-99 mmHg 3. No leg disease and can walk normally 4. On stable medication for 3 months prior to enrollment
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. History of stroke/TIA within 3 months 2. History of CHF within 3 months 3. Active vertigo or dizziness
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| blood pressure level 30 day after intervention, 2 times daily automatic blood pressure device | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pulse rate 30 day after intervention, 2 times daily automatic blood pressure device which also report pulse rate | — |
Contacts
Public ContactSupap Imoun
Khon Kaen University
Outcome results
None listed