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Behavioral Intervention
Yoga for High Blood Pressure
N/A
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by Texas State University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial 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 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ baseline and week 4, 8, and 12 measurements
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline and week 4, 8, and 12 measurements
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
1,424 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Control
- Group 2: Yoga postures or slow, deep breathing
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This trial has 0 awards, including:Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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