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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
Led by Foundation University Islamabad · Updated on 2026-04-14
45
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
10 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
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.
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Official 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
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Prehypertensive individuals with systolic blood pressure 120-139 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure 80-89 mmHg
- Age between 20 and 55 years
- Both male and female participants
- Sedentary individuals according to IPAQ
- Willing to participate and provide informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Diagnosed hypertension with blood pressure 140/90 mmHg or higher
- Cardiopulmonary diseases such as COPD, asthma, coronary artery disease, or heart failure
- Musculoskeletal conditions preventing exercise
- Neurological disorders
- Pregnancy
- Participation in structured exercise programs within the last 3 months
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Foundation University Islamabad
Islamabad, Pakistan
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Research Team
I
Iqra Zahid, MSPT-CPT
CONTACT
S
Sana Bashir, PhD*
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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