Breathing exercises added to treadmill training for people with pre-hypertension
Tests two breathing techniques plus treadmill walking in adults with pre-hypertension.
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Registry title: Additional Effects of Pilates Breathing and Diaphragmatic Breathing Combined With Moderate Intensity Continuous Treadmill Training on Blood Pressure, Chest Expansion, Pulmonary Function and Quality Of Life in Pre-hypertensive Patients
Key facts
- Where
- Islamabad, PakistanSee the site
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 20 and 55 years old?
Source: NCT07529821, who can take part
Where in Pakistan
- Foundation University, IslamabadIslamabad, PakistanTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Foundation University Islamabad
- Trial code
- NCT07529821
- Record updated
- 14 April 2026
- Original description
Pre-hypertension is defined as systolic blood pressure between 120-139mmHg or diastolic blood pressure between 80-89mmHg and is considered a risk factor for developing hypertension. Early lifestyle interventions such as aerobic exercise and breathing techniques may help prevent progression to hypertension. This randomised controlled trial aims to determine the additional effects of pilates breathing and diaphragmatic breathing combined with moderate-intensity continuous treadmill training on blood pressure, chest expansion, pulmonary function and quality of life in pre-hypertensive patients.Read full original descriptionShow less
Additional Effects of Pilates Breathing and Diaphragmatic Breathing Combined With Moderate Intensity Continuous Treadmill Training on Blood Pressure, Chest Expansion, Pulmonary Function and Quality Of Life in Pre-hypertensive Patients
Pre-hypertension is defined as systolic blood pressure between 120-139mmHg or diastolic blood pressure between 80-89mmHg and is considered a risk factor for developing hypertension. Early lifestyle interventions such as aerobic exercise and breathing techniques may help prevent progression to hypertension. This randomised controlled trial aims to determine the additional effects of pilates breathing and diaphragmatic breathing combined with moderate-intensity continuous treadmill training on blood pressure, chest expansion, pulmonary function and quality of life in pre-hypertensive patients.
A total of 45 participants will be randomly allocated into three groups:
treadmill training with pilates breathing, tredmill training with diaphragmtic brething and treadmill training alone. The intervention will be conducted for 6 weeks. Outcome measures including blood pressure, pulmonary function, chest expansion and quality of life will be assesed before and after the intervention.
Inclusion: Prehypertensive individuals (SBP 120-139 mmHg or DBP 80-89 mmHg); Age 20-55 years; Both male and female; Sedentary individuals according to IPAQ; Willing to participate and provide informed consent.
Exclusion: Diagnosed hypertension (≥140/90 mmHg); Cardiopulmonary diseases (COPD, asthma, CAD, heart failure); Musculoskeletal conditions preventing exercise; Neurological disorders; Pregnancy; Participation in structured exercise in last 3 months.