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Behavioral Intervention

Yoga for High Blood Pressure

N/A
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by Texas State University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline and week 4, 8, and 12 measurements

Summary

This trial will study how yoga and deep breathing may help lower blood pressure and improve vascular function by reducing oxidative stress.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals with high blood pressure and migraines. Specific eligibility criteria are not provided, but typically participants would need to be adults who have these conditions and are able to perform yoga and breathing exercises.
What is being tested?
The study is testing the impact of yoga postures combined with slow, deep breathing techniques on oxidative stress, vascular function, and blood pressure in people with hypertension.
What are the potential side effects?
Yoga and controlled breathing are generally considered safe practices. Side effects may include muscle soreness or strain. People with certain health conditions should consult their doctor before starting.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline and week 4, 8, and 12 measurements
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline and week 4, 8, and 12 measurements for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Change in peripheral blood mononuclear cell NADPH oxidase cell NADPH oxidase enzyme activity
Change in peripheral blood mononuclear cell reactive oxygen species
Secondary study objectives
Change in 24-hour blood pressure
Change in flow-mediated dilation
Change in microvascular endothelial function/thermal hyperemia

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Yoga postures or slow, deep breathingExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Group II: ControlPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Yoga
2008
Completed Phase 3
~3830

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Texas State UniversityLead Sponsor
15 Previous Clinical Trials
1,373 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Control breathing (Behavioral Intervention) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05158205 — N/A
High Blood Pressure Research Study Groups: Control, Yoga postures or slow, deep breathing
High Blood Pressure Clinical Trial 2023: Control breathing Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05158205 — N/A
Control breathing (Behavioral Intervention) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05158205 — N/A
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