Breathe easy, cycle strong: new combo tackles high blood pressure

NCT ID NCT07529834

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether adding Pilates breathing or diaphragmatic breathing to moderate cycling can improve blood pressure, chest expansion, lung function, and quality of life in people with hypertension. 45 adults aged 20–55 with stage 1 or 2 high blood pressure will be split into three groups: cycling plus Pilates breathing, cycling plus diaphragmatic breathing, or cycling alone. All will train three times a week for six weeks.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Pilates breathing, diaphragmatic breathing, and moderate-intensity continuous cycling training
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to better manage blood pressure and breathing in people with hypertension.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 45 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The breathing exercises add only a modest extra benefit to standard cycling.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hypertensive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HYPERTENSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Foundation University, Islamabad
RECRUITING

Islamabad, Pakistan

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