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RECRUITING
NCT07687745
EARLY_PHASE1

Breathing for Two: Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training for Supporting Healthy Blood Pressure in Pregnancy

Sponsor: University of Arizona

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Summary

This is an interventional study that will test whether a breathing exercise called Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training (IMST) can safely and effectively lower blood pressure during late pregnancy. The goal is to see if a home-based breathing training can help prevent or reduce high blood pressure disorders in pregnancy. The main objectives are to make sure the training is safe and tolerable for pregnant women and to examine blood pressure and blood vessel health. Participants in their third trimester will be randomly assigned to either do moderate resistance IMST or a minimal resistance sham IMST, for 5 to 8 minutes a day over six weeks.

Key Details

Gender

FEMALE

Age Range

18 Years - 55 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

80

Start Date

2026-06-08

Completion Date

2027-09-30

Last Updated

2026-07-07

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Interventions

OTHER

Exercise at 15% PI max

Minimal resistance training, similar to yoga, for 5 to 8 minutes a day over six weeks.

OTHER

Exercise at 50% PI max

Moderate resistance training, similar to strength training for 5 to 8 minutes a day over six weeks.

Locations (1)

Banner University Medical Center

Tucson, Arizona, United States