At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison Record- ✓Age over 21 years
- ✓Systolic blood pressure 130-160 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure 85-100 mmHg
- ✕More than one antihypertensive medication
- ✕Beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, or angiotensin receptor blockers
- ✕History of coronary artery disease, heart failure, stroke, angina, or coronary revascularization
- ✕Kidney disease (plasma creatinine >1.5 mg/dL)
Standardized by ClinicalIndex from the ClinicalTrials.gov record · verify against the source.
Respiratory Adaptations to Behavioral Interventions in Elevated Blood Pressure
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Guided Breathing and RESPeRATE for High Blood Pressure. Completed, enrolled 44 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the nature of the physiological reasons for the decreases in resting blood pressure that can result from systematic practice of computer-guided breathing exercises or meditative relaxation.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The participant will engage in daily 15 min sessions of meditative relaxation that involves quiet attention to breathing pattern with no attempt to manipulate breathing pattern
The participant will be trained to perform a guided breathing task that involves a chest expansion sensor, battery-powered microcomputer, and earphones