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Additional Effect of Coherent Breathing With Aerobic Exercise on Cardiopulmonary Parameters and Quality of Life in Stage 1 Hypertensive Individuals
Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad
Summary
This study will use a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the added effects of coherent breathing combined with aerobic exercise versus aerobic exercise alone in 40 adults aged 30-65 with stage 1 hypertension. Participants will be randomly assigned to an intervention group (aerobic exercise plus coherent breathing) or a control group (aerobic exercise only) and will undergo a 4-week program with 5 sessions per week. Cardiopulmonary parameters-including blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and rate pressure product-will be measured, and quality of life will be assessed using the MINICHAL questionnaire at baseline, 2 weeks, and post-intervention. Data will be analyzed using SPSS version 21.0. The study aims to determine whether coherent breathing provides additional benefits, offering a cost-effective, non-pharmacological strategy for hypertension management in low-resource settings.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
30 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2026-02-28
Completion Date
2026-05-15
Last Updated
2026-05-07
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Coherent Breathing.
Coherent breathing technique involve consciously reducing the breathing rate, typically to fewer than 10 breaths per minute, often around 6 breaths per minute. Coherent breathing is performed for 10 minutes. Aerobic Exercises involving brisk walking, warm up, stepper, static cycling, cool down for a period of 30 min.
Aerobic Exercises
Aerobic Exercises involving brisk walking, warm up, stepper, static cycling, cool down for a periof of 30 min.
Locations (1)
Foundation University Islamabad
Islamabad, Pakistan