CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Pursed-Lip Breathing on Blood Pressure and Heart Rate

Thailand112 participantsStarted 2019-09-01

Plain-language summary

Hypertensive urgency (HT urgency) is an alarm sign of uncontrolled hypertension. It can be aggravated by nonadherent to medication and psychosocial stress. Mindfulness is beneficial for reducing stress, while deep and slow breathing is effective for blood pressure (BP) lowering. The objective of the study was to assess the effect of pursed-lip breathing with number counting (PLB with NC) that promotes mindfulness and a deep/slow breathing pattern on BP and heart rate (HR) in the HT urgency patients.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18-80 years old patients who diagnosed with HT urgency, who presented at the emergency room Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with cardiac arrhythmias, * Acute heart failure * Acute coronary syndromes * Acute stroke * Acute respiratory failure * Alteration of consciousness * Pregnant women

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Change of systolic blood pressure

Timeframe: pre-intervention and 3 hours after the intervention

Change of diastolic blood pressure

Timeframe: pre-intervention and 3 hours after the intervention

Change of heart rate

Timeframe: pre-intervention and 3 hours after the intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04572672

SponsorKhon Kaen University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-06-30

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.