Status:
COMPLETED
Modified Relaxation (MR) Technique for Treating Hypertension in Postmenopausal Women
Lead Sponsor:
Chiang Mai University
Conditions:
Postmenopausal Syndrome
Hypertension
Eligibility:
FEMALE
45-65 years
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate better effectiveness of modified relaxation (MR) technique over no MR for treating hypertension in Thai postmenopausal women.
Detailed Description
Medical treatment of hypertension (HTN) in postmenopausal women is not very effective, as it requires co-operation and long-term commitment from the patients and their families. The medication itself ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Stage 1 essential hypertension, defined as a systolic blood pressure of 140-159 and/or DBP of 90-99 mmHg on two occasions at least 30 minutes apart.
- Women who are able to attend follow visits as advised.
Exclusion
- Women with systolic blood pressure (SBP) \>160 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) \>100 mmHg.
- Women who have other known causes of hypertension, such as renal diseases
- Women who are using sedatives or tranquilizer,or antidepressant, or antihypertensive medication during the past 2 months prior to the study.
- Have language or geographical barrier.
- Do not give their informed consent.
- Women who need to be prescribed HRT.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2011
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
429 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01429662
Start Date
August 1 2011
End Date
March 1 2012
Last Update
May 30 2012
Active Locations (1)
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Mahasarakham Hospital
Maha Sarakham, Northeast, Thailand, 44000