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Expression of Genes Relating Hypertension and Efficacy of 4-7-8 Breathing Control on Reducing Blood Pressure
Led by Burapha University · Updated on 2026-05-11
200
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
104 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study consists of two sub-studies. Study 1 investigates gene expression related to the development of hypertension in Thailand, and Study 2 examines the effectiveness of the 4-7-8 breathing technique in reducing blood pressure in individuals with hypertension.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Expression of Genes Relating Hypertension and Efficacy of 4-7-8 Breathing Control on Reducing Blood Pressure
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Male or female aged between 18 and 59 years
- Of Thai ethnicity
- Originally from various regions of Thailand and currently residing in the eastern region
- For hypertensive group: diagnosed with hypertension (SBP ≥ 140 mmHg, or DBP ≥ 90 mmHg) or taking antihypertensive medication
- For normal blood pressure group: SBP below 130 mmHg and DBP below 85 mmHg, no prior hypertension diagnosis or medication
- For Study 2: aged 35-59 years, diagnosed with hypertension (SBP ≥ 130 mmHg or DBP ≥ 85 mmHg) and currently taking medication
- Able to communicate effectively
You will not qualify if you...
- Heart disease such as valvular stenosis or regurgitation, coronary artery disease, or heart failure
- Obesity with BMI of 30 kg/m² or higher
- Fever or current infectious disease such as COVID-19, flu, or others
- Respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, cerebrovascular disease, kidney disease, cancer, or immune-related conditions including allergies, autoimmune diseases, immunodeficiency, or rheumatoid arthritis (for Study 2)
- Currently pregnant, breastfeeding, or history of pregnancy within 6 months prior to study (for Study 2)
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Burapha University
MueangChonburi, Changwat Chon Buri, Thailand, 20131
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Research Team
P
Piyapong Prasertsri, Ph.D.
CONTACT
T
Tadsawiya Padkao, Ph.D.
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Number of Arms
4
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