Additional Effect of Coherent Breathing With Aerobic Exercise on Cardiopulmonary Parameters and Quality of Life in Stage 1 Hypertensive Individuals
Foundation University Islamabad
40 participants
Feb 28, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This study will use a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the added effects of coherent breathing combined with aerobic exercise versus aerobic exercise alone in 40 adults aged 30-65 with stage 1 hypertension. Participants will be randomly assigned to an intervention group (aerobic exercise plus coherent breathing) or a control group (aerobic exercise only) and will undergo a 4-week program with 5 sessions per week. Cardiopulmonary parameters-including blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and rate pressure product-will be measured, and quality of life will be assessed using the MINICHAL questionnaire at baseline, 2 weeks, and post-intervention. Data will be analyzed using SPSS version 21.0. The study aims to determine whether coherent breathing provides additional benefits, offering a cost-effective, non-pharmacological strategy for hypertension management in low-resource settings.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria5
- Both male and female genders.
- Adults aged 30-65 years.
- Patients diagnosed with stage 1 hypertension 130-139/80-89mm Hg according to ACC/AHA 2017 guidelines.
- Mild to moderate physical activity level on IPAQ questionnaire.
- Individuals able to understand and follow the instructions.
Exclusion Criteria4
- Diagnosed uncontrolled hypertensive patients.
- Unstable angina, MI, heart failure, advanced CAD patients, COPD, Asthma.
- Severe neurological, musculoskeletal or gynecological conditions which limit participation in the study.
- Recent history of fracture.
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Interventions
Coherent breathing technique involve consciously reducing the breathing rate, typically to fewer than 10 breaths per minute, often around 6 breaths per minute. Coherent breathing is performed for 10 minutes. Aerobic Exercises involving brisk walking, warm up, stepper, static cycling, cool down for a period of 30 min.
Aerobic Exercises involving brisk walking, warm up, stepper, static cycling, cool down for a periof of 30 min.
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NCT07573683