Breathe and cycle your way to lower blood pressure?

NCT ID NCT07177989

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

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether adding alternate nostril breathing to aerobic interval training (stationary cycling) can lower blood pressure and heart rate more than exercise alone. Researchers will enroll 36 adults aged 25-50 with stage 1 or 2 hypertension. Participants will cycle 3 days a week for 5 weeks, with one group also doing the breathing technique. The goal is to find a simple, non-drug approach to better manage high blood pressure.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: alternate nostril breathing and aerobic interval training (stationary cycling)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to help manage high blood pressure using breathing and exercise.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 36 people over 5 weeks. Results may not apply to everyone, and the combined effect might not be better than exercise alone.

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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 (HTN)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Foundation University College of Physical Therapy, Islamabad, 44000
RECRUITING

Rawalpindi, 46000, Pakistan

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