Breathe your way to lower blood pressure? new study tests quick exercise for postmenopausal women
NCT ID NCT05000515
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares a 5-minute daily breathing exercise (IMST) to brisk walking for lowering blood pressure in postmenopausal women aged 50 and older with above-normal blood pressure. Researchers will measure changes in blood pressure and blood vessel function after 3 months of training. The goal is to see if this quick, time-efficient exercise can be as effective as standard aerobic exercise.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Inspiratory muscle strength training (IMST) and aerobic exercise (brisk walking)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a quick, convenient alternative to aerobic exercise for lowering blood pressure in postmenopausal women.
What could go wrong
This is a Phase 2-sized trial with 90 participants, so results may not apply to all women. The breathing exercise may not lower blood pressure as much as hoped, and long-term effects are unknown.
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Integrative Physiology of Aging Laboratory
RECRUITINGBoulder, Colorado, 80309, United States
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