NCT07433790Completed
Mat Pilates With Paced Breathing Versus Diaphragmatic Breathing in Stage II Hypertension
Effects of Paced Breathing Versus Diaphragmatic Breathing Combined With Mat Pilates on Cardiopulmonary Endurance, Dyspnea, Stress, Anxiety, and Quality of Life in Patients With Stage II Hypertension: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 25 Feb 2026
Brief summary (registry, in English)
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of mat Pilates combined with paced breathing versus mat Pilates combined with diaphragmatic breathing on stress, anxiety, cardiopulmonary endurance, dyspnea, and quality of life in patients with Stage II hypertension. Participants will be recruited from the Physiotherapy Department of the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital. Outcome measures will include DASS-21, 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT), Modified Borg Dyspnea Scale, and SF-12 Health Survey. The intervention will be conducted three times per week for six weeks.
- Status (registry)
- Completed
- Study type
- Interventional
- Enrollment
- 63 (actual)
- First submitted
- 19 Feb 2026
- Start date
- 15 Sept 2025
- Primary completion date
- 15 Oct 2025
- Lead sponsor
- University of Lahore
- Diseases
- High blood pressure
- NCT number
- NCT07433790
What you commit to
- Study type: Interventional
- Participants enrolled: 63
- From 15 Sept 2025 to the primary completion date, 15 Oct 2025
- 1 site in 1 country
- Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them
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Who cannot take part
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Other illness
- Uncontrolled hypertension (e.g., blood pressure greater than 180/110 mmHg)
- History of recent cardiovascular events (e.g., myocardial infarction within the past 6 months)
- Severe neurological or musculoskeletal disorders limiting mobility
- Severe anxiety or stress requiring psychiatric intervention
- Severe cognitive impairment or communication barriers
Other
- Currently enrolled in another clinical trial or structured wellness program
- Any medical contraindication to physical activity as advised by a physician
Who the study is looking for
- Adults aged 40 to 50 years
- Clinically diagnosed Stage II hypertension confirmed by a qualified healthcare provider
- On a stable antihypertensive medication regimen for at least 4 weeks
- Moderate dyspnea levels as measured by the Modified Borg Dyspnea Scale
- Not currently participating in any structured exercise or rehabilitation program
- Able to understand instructions and complete questionnaires
- Willing to provide written informed consent
Age in the registry: 40 years to 50 years · Sex: All · Does not accept healthy volunteers
Sites (1)
Sites in registry order. Pick your city on the disease page to sort them by distance.
| Site | City | Country | Site status |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of lahore teaching hospital Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Lahore | Pakistan | Unknown status |
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